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Introduction 

In writing this little work on archery, the author has not at- 
tempted to bring before his readers new facts and theories, but 
merely to gather in small compass a few practical suggestions 
helpful to beginners, adding thereto certain records of the 
pastime, not heretofore readily accessible. 

To those who wish to delve deeply into the theory and practice 
of the sport, we commend the several editions of Ford's 
Archery ; Its Theory and Practice, or The Badminton Library. 
Archery. ' \ 

The art of shooting with- the long-bow looks like a simple 
sport, but he who enters into it with the idea that he can excel 
without mastering its details : is" greatly in error. No trifle is 
unworthy of notice, whether it relates to position, manner of 
drawing or loosing the arrow, or even to the more prosaic keep- 
ing of one's tackle in order. He who through ignorance or lack 
of zeal neglects to observe the many little things, which con- 
tribute to the making of a successful bowman, fails to progress, 
becomes disheartened, and soon gives up what is really one of 
our most fascinating out-of-door pastimes. 

It is not alone its witchery, but its adaptability to all classes 
that recommends the sport. It is not a childish game. He who 
for a quarter of a centitry has trodden the grassy range ever 
finds some new point worthy of his close attention, while the 
eyes are trained, the lungs expanded, an erect carriage developed, 
and the hands, arms, and body muscles in general exercised. 

As Will H. Thompson well says : "That it has maintained 
itself through all the vicissitudes of every race is strong proof 
of its excellence. But it is as a modern, living, beautiful pas- 
time, wholly free from the slightest taint of professionalism that 
I present it for your consideration," and if these few pages but 
help the novice through that slough of despond that has turned 
back so many would-be archers from the path to success, this 
guide will have accomplishedrlts every purpose. 




W. G. VALENTINE, 
Secretary National Archery Association. 



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The Art of Archery 

Archery ! What a field of history and romance the word 
brings to mind. Before history was recorded the bow existed 
and by its winged shaft ere saga was sung or word penned 
deeds worthy of song and story were written in blood. From 
earliest days it has been closely linked with the life of man, his 
pastime in peaceful hours, his stay in war, and through countless 
generations the provider of his sustenance. 

While here and there through early writings the work of the 
bowman stands out prominently, but little of the actual history 
of the bow has been handed down. Three or four treatises on 
the comparative value of the long-bow and the earlier form of 
firearms, notably Sir John Smythe's "Certain Discoveries" and 
Ascham's "Toxophilus or the Schole of Shootinge," both written 
after the decadence of archery had begun, constitute our library 
of facts, but no pen bore witness whether Robin Hood and 
Friar Tuck, Little John and Allan a Dale really lived or were 
creatures of fancy, handed down by legend and folk lore of the 
English countryside. Real or ideal, they have become to us a 
living portion of the story of the bow, and in the minds of most 
are as real as the historic deeds of the English archers at Agin- 
court, Crecy, or Poitiers, where with cloth yard shaft they over 
mastered the chivalry of France and gave their country a 
vantage ground in the affairs of continental Europe. 

With the development of fire arms the bow ceased to be a 
weapon of war, and though even by statute the state sought to 
encourage or enforce its use, archery soon became a mere pas- 
time and, even as such one rarely practiced after the death of 
Charles II. 

Following the founding of the Toxophilite Society in 178 1 
came a brilliant revival of the sport in England, lasting through 
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N. A. A. Champion, 1887-88-89. 



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nineteenth century. Then the practice of archery rapidly de- 
clined and no large public meetings occurred till the first Grand 
National at York, in 1844, gave an impetus to the game, which 
has continued to the present day. The enthusiasm of the last 
quarter of the eighteenth century was as great, but doubtless the 
troubled condition of Great Britain, due to the Napoleonic wars 
and that with the United States, caused the rapid decline of in- 
terest in the pastime. The same cause also probably delayed its 
introduction into our own country. 

At the Grand National at York the pageantry, which marked 
the public meetings of earlier societies was missing, but in its 
place arose a more scientific style of archery. The range became 
more compact, more archers shot at a target, bow shooting took 
the place of bow showing, the entire system giving better oppor- 
tunity for comparison of methods, emulation of results, and that 
growth of enthusiasm always engendered by close competition. 

Low scores were made at the early meetings, as old methods of 
drawing to the ear or back of the eye were still followed, but 
under the new association traditional conservatism yielded, other 
methods were adopted, the annual meetings were held all over the 
country extending the interest, while with the advent of Mr. H. 
A. Ford, the modern and more sensible system of drawing the 
arrow below the eye when target shooting, quickly pushed the 
records to a standard hitherto unthought of. The British Grand 
National still holds its annual meetings with large fields of con- 
testants. 

Minor associations sprang up in the several sections of the king- 
dom, notably the Leamington or Midland Counties' meeting, 
which was organized in 1854, and is the first each year of the 
great public contests. The Crystal Palace meeting, due first to the 
efforts of Mr. T. Aldred, the well-known manufacturer of arch- 
ery tackle, followed in 1858 and continued till 1901, when, owing 
to lack of support by the Crystal Palace management it ceased to 
exist. The Grand Western (1852) and Grand Northern (1879) 
have also held continuous and well attended meetings. In place 
of the abandoned Crystal Palace meeting has sprung up an as- 




W. A. CLARK, 

Wyoming, Ohio. 
N. A. A. Champion, 1886-87-97. 



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sociation of the Southern counties, whose meeting, or a con- 
tinuance of the Anglo-French contest held the past season at Le 
Touquet, France, will foster the sport in Southern England. 

The sixty-first meeting of the Grand National Archery Society 
was held at Great Malvern on the College Cricket ground, August 
9th, ioth, and nth, 1904. Some rain fell on the first day but 
otherwise the weather was fine. The meeting was a good one, 
there being 163 entries, though as usual a few did not shoot, 
The marksmanship was excellent, Miss Legh doing well both 
days, her total for the Double National 143-841 being the highest 
ever made at a Grand National meeting. She holds a position 
by herself, as does Mrs. M. C. Howell among the ladies now 
shooting in America. The next lower scores were : — Miss Bridges, 
127-643; Mrs. E. H. Day, 125-631; Mrs. Hill-Lowe, 130-628; 
Mrs. J. Stilwell, 129-61 1; Mrs. G. Marshall, 118-582; Mrs. Apple- 
yard, 120-578; Mrs. Johnston, 126-558; Mrs. M. S. Fenton, 123- 
557; Miss B. M. Legh, 119-551; Miss A. M. C. Sparrow, 113. -551; 
Miss Landale, 112-538. 

The leading records at the Double York Round, shot by the 
gentlemen were : — Mr. J. Penrose, 202-814 ; Mr. J. H. Bridges, 
193-771; Mr. Elton Lee, 173-745; Lieut-Col. Dawes, 164-734; Mr. 
Brooks King, 158-720; Mr. A. D. Hanbury, 172-708; Mr. Eyre 
Hussey, 167-689. 

The sixty-second meeting of the Grand National Archery So- 
ciety was held at Southampton, on the County Cricket grounds, 
August 2, 3 and 4, 1905. Seventy ladies and fifty gentlemen 
contested. The weather was fair upon the first day, but rain 
interrupted the shooting at the longer ranges of the second 
York round. 

Miss Legh won the championship with six of the eight points. 
The leading records at the double national round were : 

Miss Legh, 141-807; Miss Bridges, 138-694; Mrs. F. S. Apple- 
ford, 124-620; Mrs. G. Honnywill, 123-601; Miss B. M. Legh, 
115-585; Mrs. Appleyard, 119-575; Mrs. Eyre Hussey, 122-574; 
Miss E. Macdonald, 117-569; Miss K. G. Mudge, 120-566. 

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the ten points. The leading records in this contest were: Mr, 
J. H. Bridges, 184-838; Mr. J. Penrose, 186-814; Mr. J. B. Key- 
worth, 177-759; Mr. R. Brooks King, 172-690; Mr. Eyre Hussey, 
167-667; Mr. R. 0. Backhouse, 144-664. 

The following table, showing the records of previous win- 
ners at the English Grand National, is of interest, as it affords 
a ready means of comparison with the records made by American 

archers. 

Gentle- 



Date. 


Ladies 


men. 


Hits. 


Scores. 


1844- 


-York (a) 




65 


53- 


221 


Rev. J. Higginson 


1845- 


-York (ft) 


. 11 


110 


\ 48- 
.135- 


186 
537 


Miss Theiwall 
Mr. P. Muir 


1846- 


-York 




83 

58 : 


117- 

\ 65- 
[153- 


519 

245 
631 


Mr. Hubback 


1847- 


-Derby (c) . . . 


6 


Miss Wylde 
Mr. P. Muir 


1848- 


-Derby (d) ... 


. 5 


74 


' 47- 
[135- 


167 

581 


Miss J. Barrow 
Mr. E. Maitland 


1849- 


-Derby (e) ... 


8 


46 


55- 
[176- 


189 
702 


Miss Temple 
Mr. II. A. Ford 


1850- 


—Edinburgh .... 


8 


82 


47- 
U93- 


161 

899 


Mrs. Calvert 
Mr. U. A. Ford 


1851- 


-Leamington . . 


33 


90 


108- 
193- 


504 
861 


Miss Villiers 
Mr. II. A. Ford 


1852- 


-Leamington . . 


36 


78 


" 84- 
^188- 


336 

788 


Miss Brindley 
Mr. H. A. Ford 


1853- 


—Leamington . . 


50 


82 


89- 
, 202- 


365 
934 


Mrs. Horniblow 
Mr. H. A. Ford 


1854- 


-Shrewsbury . . . 


66 


94 


109- 489 
^234-1074 


Mrs. Davison 
Mr. H. A. F'ord 


1855- 


-Shrewsbury . . 


55 


83 


115- 
179- 


491 
809 


Mrs. Davison 
Mr. H. A. Ford 


1856- 


-Cheltenham . . 


. 72 


112 


109- 
. 213- 


487 
985 


Mrs. Horniblow 
Mr. H. A. Ford 


1857- 


-Cheltenham . . 


61 


97 


128- 634 
^245-1251 


Miss H. Chetwvnd 
Mr. H. A. Ford 


1858- 


-Exeter 


59 


91 


101- 457 
^214-1076 


Mrs. Horniblow 
Mr. H. A. Ford 


1859- 


-Exeter 


84 


85 


12^- 
205- 


630 

951 


Miss Turner 
Mr. II. A. Ford 


1860- 


-Bath 


99 
. 64 


109 

89 


112- 

188- 
113- 
175- 


550 

886 
575 
745 


Mrs. E. Lester 
Mr. G. Edwards 


1861- 


—Liverpool .... 


Mrs. Atkinson 
Mr. G. Edwards 


1862- 


—Worcester .... 


. 54 


ir-&6 ] 


128- 
194- 


660 

902 


Mrs. Horniblow 
Mr. G. Edwards 




W. B. ROBINSON, 

Eaton, Ohio. 

N. A. A. Champion, 1895. 



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Date. 

1863- 

1864- 



1865- 
1866- 
1867- 
1868- 
1869- 
1870- 
1871- 
1872- 
1873- 

1874- 

1875- 

1876- 

1877- 
1878- 

1879- 
1880- 
1881- 
1882- 
1883- 
1884- 
1885- 
1886- 



Ladies. 

-Oxford 54 

-Alexandra Pal- 
ace 82 

-.Cltfton 93 

-Norwich 74 

-Brighton ...... 72 

-Hereford 63 

-Birmingham ... 36 

-Eath 83 

-Cheltenham ... 59 

-Cheltenham ... 55 

-Leamington ... 63 

-Winchester .... 82 

-Richmond (Sur- 
rey) ... 84 

-Sandown Park.. 63 

-Doncaster 44 

-T u rnbridge 

Wells 62 

-Cheltenham ... 83 

-Shrewsbury ... 69 

-Sutton Coldfleld 58 

-Leamington ... 63 

-Cheltenham ... 67 

-Windsor 57 

-Great Malvern.. 64 

-Bath 95 



Gentle- 
men. 


Hits. 


96 


116- 
[179- 


86 


129- 

189- 


90 


124- 
U74- 


75 


130- 
[192- 


86 


130- 

[215- 


69 


128- 
[187- 


69 


123- 
[191- 


79 


134- 

^183- 


-68 


138- 
205- 


■ 58 


136- 
175- 


76 


\ 142- 

^198- 


64 


132- 
.193- 


72 ) 


U33- 
198- 


53 


138- 
[181- 


54 


126- 
.163- 


56 


132- 

202- 


61 


130- 
[187- 


57 ; 


133- 
.195- 


56 


139- 
.191- 


55 


134- 
. 195- 


64 1 


U38- 
.193- 


50 


135- 

^208- 


51 


135- 
211- 


65 


"136- 
,202- 



Scores. 

478 Mrs. Horniblow 

845 Mr. P. Muir 

693 Miss Betham 

897 Mr. G. Edwards 

606 Miss Betham 
788 Mr. E. A. Holmes 

662 Miss Betham 
900 Mr. G. Edwards 

696 Miss E. Lister 
1037 Mr. H. A. Ford 

672 Miss Betham 

807 Mr. W. Rimmington ' 

629 Mrs. Horniblow (/) 
909 Mr. W. Rimmington (f) 

700 Mrs. Horniblow 
807 Mr. E. A. Holmes 

746 Mrs. Horniblow 
955 Capt. C. H. Fisher 

660 Mrs. Horniblow 
771 Capt. C. H. Fisher 

764 Mrs. Horniblow 

898 Major C. H. F'isher 

644 Mrs. Pond 

873 Major C. H. Fisher 

693 Miss Hollins 

876 Mr. G. E. S. Fryer 

752 Mrs. W. Butt 
773 Mr. H. H. Palairet 

676 Mrs. W. Butt 

703 Mr. W. Rimmington 

692 Mrs. Marshall 
932 Mr. H. H. Palairet 
708 Mrs. Marshall 
• 729 Mr. R. Walters (g) 
593 Mrs. Horniblow (h) 
897 Mr. H. H. Palairet 
763 Miss Legh 
849 Mr. H. H. Palairet 
750 Mrs. Piers Legh 
885 Mr. H. H. Palariet 
712 Miss Legh 
869 Mr. C. J. Longman 

701 Mrs. P. Legh 
902 Mr. C. E. Nesham (i) 
749 Mrs. P. Legh 
917 Mr. C. E. Nesham 
726 Miss Legh 

1022 Mr. C. E. Nesham 







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D. F. McGOWAN, 

Washington, D.C. 

N. A. A. Champion, 1896. 



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Gentle- 
Date. Ladies, men. Hits. Scores. 

5 141- 773 Miss Legh 
1887— Cheltenham ... 50 56 1 199- 849 Major C. H. Fisher 

5136- 732 Miss Legh 

1888 — York 43 54 1172- 820 Mr. C. E. Nesham 

5 128- 690 Miss Legh 
1889 — Oxford 56 52 £198- 832 Mr. Gregson (Jc) 

5138- 798 Miss Legh 
1890— Southampton ..38 44 1207- 921 Mr. C. E. Nesham 

5 138- 798 Miss Legh ' 
1891— Worcester 50 39 1 188, 818 Mr. F. L. Govett 

1140- 804 Miss Legh 
1892— Eastbourne 47 31 £202- 850 Mr. G. E. S. Fryer 

J139- 779 Mrs. C. Bowly 
1893— York (Jubilee). 87 66 1172- 656 Mr. Gregson (I) 

J133- 823 Mrs. C. Bowly 
1894— Cheltenham ... 71 53 1 185 5 787 Mr. Eyre W. LIussey 

5138- 790 Miss Legh 
1895— Hurlingham ... 63 43 1184- 872 Mr. G. E. S. Fryer 

5123- 559 Miss B. Oakeley (m) 
1896— Bournemouth ..44 45 (187- 815 Mr. G. E. S. Fryer 

5131- 711 Mrs. C. Bowlv 
1897— Great Malvern. 79 53 1 173 6 719 Mr. G. E. S. Fryer 

^143- 825 Miss Legh 
1898— Oxford 68 64 1 190- 868 Mr. C. J. Perry Keene 

5137- 767 Miss Legh 

1899— Brighton 59 40 [184- 848 Mr. Eyre W. Hussey 

5 132- 658 Miss Legh 

1900— Edgbastcn 68 55 1 190- 804 Mr. R. Brooks King 

5123- 645 Mrs. C. Bowly (n) 

1901— Cheltenham ... 80 50 £ 158- 758 Mr. Eyre W. Hussey 

(137- 813 Miss Legh 

1902— Clifton 86 87 \ 181- 767 Mr. R. Brooks King 

5 142- 802 Miss Legh 

1903— Edinburgh 61 40 1189- 767 Mr. R. Brooks King (o) 

5143- 841 Miss Legh 
1904 — Great Malvern.. 84 55 1 202- 814 Mr. J. Penrose 

J 141- 807 Miss Legh 
1905 — Southampton 70 50 { 184- 838 Mr? J? H. Bridges 

(a) Single York round ; on all future occasions the double round 
was shot. 

(&) Ladies shot 96 arrows at 60 jards. 

(c) Ladies shot 144 arrows at 60 yards. 

(d) Championship decided by score ; in all subsequent years, except 
1876, by points. Ladies shot 72 arrows at 60 yards and 72 arrows at 
50 yards. 

(e) Ladies shot double national round, also on all subsequent occa- 
sions except 1850, when they shot 72 arrows at 60 yards and 36 
arrows at 50 yards. 

(f) Mrs. Horniblow and Mrs. Kinahan each had three points and 




GEORGE P. BRYANT, 

Boston, Mass. 

N. A. A. and Olympic Champion, 1904. 

N. A. A. Champion, 1905. 



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Mr. Rimmington and Major Fisher each, had four. In both cases the 
championship was decided by score. 

(g) Mr. Rimmington made the highest score (799), but the cham- 
pionship was won by Mr. R. Watters on a majority of points. 

(70 Mrs. Legh made the highest score (600), but Mrs? Horniblow 
won the championship on a majority of points. 

(/) Major Fisher made the highest score (941), but Mr. Nesham 
won the championship on points. 

(7c) Mr. Perry Keene made the highest score (859), but Mr. Greg- 
son won the championship on a majority of points. 

(1) Mr. Perry Keene made the highest score (719), but Mr? Gregson 
won the championship on a majority of points. 

(m) Miss B. M. Legh made the highest score (587), but Miss Bag- 
nail Oakeley won the championship on a majority of points. 

.(it) Tie with Miss H. Schofleld in points, four each, and decided by 
score. 

(o) Mr. G. Sharpe made the highest score (769), but the cham- 
pionship was won by Mr. R. Brooks King on majority of points. 

We find no records of archery as a pastime in the United 
States till subsequent to the close of the war of 1812, but it is 
known that a decided interest was shown in the second quarter 
of the nineteenth century. Many clubs existed, but only one, 
The United Bowmen of Philadelphia, has left a permanent rec- 
ord. This club was organized in 1828, and held its last meeting 
in 1859. It published a Manual of its own, based on Thomas 
Waring's Treatise on Archery. It spent several hundred dollars 
in the purchase of a fine silver trophy to be shot for by the mem- 
bers, and the many medals which hang about the margin of the 
old silver vase show how often its possession was contested. In 
1888 the surviving members, of the society met for the last time 
and deposited their treasured trophy with the Historical Society 
of Pennsylvania. 

In 1877 and 1878, a series of magazine articles by Mr. Maurice 
Thompson, published under the title of "The Witchery of Arch- 
ery," fascinated those who were alert for some more active game 
than croquet, which had for some years held the foremost place 
as a lawn game, and archery quickly became a popular pastime. 
At Crawfordsville, Indiana, January 23, 1879, a national organi- 
zation of archery clubs was formed. The first annual target 
meeting was held at Chicago, Illinois, in August .1879, since 
which date an unbroken series of tournaments has been held. 





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COL. ROBERT WILLIAMS, Jr. WILL H. THOMPSON, 

Washington, D. C. Seattle, Wash. 

N. A. A. Champion, 1883-85, 1902. N. A. A. Champion, 1879-84-88, 1901. 

Mrs. M. C. HOWELL, 
Cincinnati, Ohio. 
N. A. A. Champion, 1883-5-6-90-1-2-3-5-6-8-9, 1900-2-3-4-5. 
Olympic Champion, 1904. 
A. R. CLARK, E. H. WESTON, 

Washington, D. C. Chicago. 

N. A. A. Champion, 1900. 



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Owing to the great distance between the several centres of arch- 
ery interest it has been impossible to hold these gatherings at 
one central place, so the association has moved its tournaments 
back and forth between the East and West, thus keeping alive 
the interest of its widely dispersed membership. 

The rules of the American National Association, the rounds 
shot, and the style of archery practice closely approximate what 
is current in Great Britain. Membership in the association is 
now upon an individual instead of a club basis. 

Several minor associations have been formed as feeders for the 
National. The more important of these were the Western 
(Mississippi Valley Archers), Ohio State, Pacific, and Eastern 
associations. Of these only the Eastern and Ohio organizations 
continue to hold annual target meetings. 

The location and attendance at the various tournaments of the 
National Association is shown by the accompanying table — 

Annual Target Meetings of the National Association have been 

held at the following dates and places, the actual contestants 

numbering : 

Ladies. Gentlemen. 

1879— Chicago, 111 20 69 

1880— Buffalo, N. Y 11 35 

1881— Brooklyn, IN. Y 19 57 

1882 — Chicago, 111 13 31 

1883— Cincinnati, Ohio 27 42 

1884— Pullman, 111 1 15 

1885— Eaton, Ohio 17 22 

1886— Chautauqua, N. Y 12 11 

1887 — Washington, D. C 18 28 

1888 — Dayton, Ohio 21 35 

1889 — Dayton, Ohio 24 27 

1890 — Norwood, Ohio 15 23 

1891 — Natural Bridge, Va 12 16 

1892 — Fortress Monroe, Ya 5 18 

1893— Payton, Ohio 8 24 

1894 — Washington, D. C 7 11 

1895 — Dayton, Ohio 4 20 

1896— White Sulphur Springs, Va o 6 

1897— Washington, D. C 5 6 

1898 — Wyoming, Ohio 6 13 

1899 — Norwood, Ohio 6 10 

1900 — Cincinnati, Ohio 6 13 

1901 — Cincinnati, Ohio 7 14 

1902— Mountain Lake Park, Md 5 13 

1903 — Niagara Falls, N. Y 6 15 

1904 — St. Louis, Mo 6 22 

1905— Chicago, 111 ^^ 7 34 




H. RICHARDSON, 
Boston A. C. 



Dr. E. B. WESTON, 

Chicago. 

President National Archery Ass'n. 

A GROUP AT THE N. A. A. MEETING 
AT NIAGARA FALLS, 1903. 

L. W. MAXSON, WALLACE BRYANT, 
Washington. D. C. Boston, Mass. 

N. A. A. Champion, 1889-90-91-92- N. A. A. Champion, 1903. 
93-94-98. 



SPALDING'S ATHLETIC) LIBRARY. 23 

The last few m..' Ings of the National Association indicate a 
decided increase oi interest in archery. The Olympian Games 
Archery Contest at St. Louis, Sept. 19, 22, 1904, held under 
the auspices of the Association, was well attended, several of 
those who competed at Chicago in 1879 being present, and 
brought out the strongest field of archers that had graced a 
National meeting in many years. The contests were very close, 
that for the championship (York Round) between Messrs, 
Bryant, Williams and Thompson being settled by the last arrow 
shot. The three scores : Mr. G. P. Bryant, 192 hits — 820 score ; 
Col. R. Williams, 191 hits — 819 score, and Mr. Will H. Thomp- 
son, 190 hits — 816 score, all led the winning record at the 
British National Association for the year. 

The records of the Joint National and Olympian tournament 
follow : 

DOUBLE YORK ROUND. 

100 yds. 80 yds. 60 yds. Totals 

Hits Score Hits Score Hits Score Hits S're 

G. P. Bryant, 32 132 31 113 22 114 85 359 

Boston, Mass 47 149 36 180 24 132 107 461 

Totals 79 281 67 293 46 246 192 820 

R. Williams, 32 112 37 175 19 95 88 382 

Washington, D. C. . . 46 162 36 170 21 105, 103 437 

Totals 78 274 73 845 40 200 191 819 

Will H. Thompson, 30 128 35 135 24 116 89 379 

Seattle, Wash 40 136 37 179 24 122 101 437 

Totals 70 264 72 318 48 238 190 816 

W. Bryant 32 134 28 94 19 99 79 327 

Boston, Mass 23 101 26 130 16 60 65 291 

Totals 55 235 54 224 35 159 144 618 

Ben Keys, 14 40 13 51 18 80 45 171 

Chicago, 111. 31 111 37 159 19 91 87 361 

Totals 45 151 50 210 37 171 132 532 

E. Frentz, 19 65 24 102 17 91 60 25S 

Boston, Mass 21 79 23 85 20 106 70 270 

Totals . 46 144 47 187 37 197 130 528 



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100 yds. 80 yds. 60 yds. Totals 

Hits Score Hits Score Hits Score Hits S're 

Homer S. Taylor, 15 49 25 93 21 99 61 241 

Chicago, 111 24 78 25 105 20 82 69 265 

Totals 39 127 50 198 40 181 130 506 

C. S. Woodruff, 16 58 19 77 22 118 57 253 

Cincinnati, Ohio 17 37 28 124 21 73 66 234 

Totals 33 95 47 201 43 191 123 487 

Harry Richardson 13 51 22 90 18 78 63 219 

Boston, Mass 13 37 25 115 18 68 56 220 



Totals 


. 26 


88 


47 


205 


36 


146 


119 


439 


D. F. McGowan, 

Washington, D. C. ., 


17 
. . 16 


63 

48 


23 

17 


111 
61 


13 
9 


65 
35 


53 
42 


239 
144 


Totals 


. . 33 


111 


40 


172 


22 


100 


95 


383 


T. F. Scott, 

Cincinnati, Ohio . . . 


15 

. 18 


41 
60 


16 
21 


58 
79 


15 
14 


71 
66 


36 
53 


170 
205 


Totals 


. 33 


101 


37 


137 


29 


137 


89 


375 


C. Dallen, 

Boston, Mass 


18 
. . 20 


52 
90 


18 
26 


54 
96 


18 
19 


60 
53 


54 
65 


116 
239 


Totals 


. . 38 


142 


44 


150 


37 


113 


119 


355 


L. W. Maxson, 

Washington, D. C, . 


20 
. . 13 


80 
53 


20 
15 


76 

39 


17 
17 


55 

79 


46 
45 


170 
171 


Totals 


. . 33 


13o 


35 


115 


34 


134 


91 


341 


E. J. Taylor, 

Cincinnati, Ohio . . 


10 
. . 6 


32 
24 


23. 


71 
74 


21 
12 


77 
50 


54 
40 


180 
148 


Totals 


. . 16 


56 


45 


145 


33 


127 


94 


328 


E. B. Weston, 

Chicago, 111 


8 
. . 14 


30 
36 


11 
12 


41 
40 


14 
17 


52 
69 


33 
43 


123 
145 



Totals 22 66 23 81 31 121 76 268 

E. I. Bruce, 5 17 8 36 11 29 24 82 

Chicago, 111 6 28 25 91 7 37 38 156 

Totals 11 45 33 127 18 66 52 238 

Championship won by G. P. Bryant, 7 points R. Williams, 2 points ; 
Will H. Thompson, 1 point. Total, 10 points. 

Olympic range medals — 100 yds., Col. R. Williams ; 80 yds., Will H. 
Thompson ; 60 yds., E. Frentz. 

National Association range medals — 100 yds., Col. R. Williams ; 80 
yds., Will H. Thompson. ^_^ 




1; Col. Williams; 2, Pres. Thompson; 3, G. P. Bryant; 4, W. A. Clark. 
SNAPSHOTS TAKEN AT OLYMPIC TOURNAMENT, ST. LOUIS, 1904, 



SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 27 

DOUBLE AMERICAN ROUND. 

60 yds. 50 yds. 40 yds. Totals 

Hits Score Hits Score Hits Score Hits S're 

G. P. Bryant 29 127 30 172 30 194 89 493 

27 143 30 194 30 218 87 555 

Totals 56 270 60 366 60 412 176 1048 

It. Williams 26 152 30 176 30 204 86 532 

26 124 27 135 30 200 83 459 

Totals 52 276 57 311 60 404 169 991 

Will II. Thompson 26 122 28 140 30 204 84 466 

25 139 28 150 30 194 83 483 



Totals 51 261 56 290 60 398 167 949 

C. S. Woodruff 21 87 28 140 30 196 79 423 

29 131 29 145 30 208 88 484 



Totals 50 218 57 285 60 404 167 907 

W. A. Clark 28 130 29 153 30 182 87 465 

22 112 26 120 29 183 77 415 

Totals 50 242 55 273 59 365 164 880 

Ben. Keys 24 102 26 148 29 157 79 407 

25 131 25 115 29 187 79 433 

Totals 49 233 51 263 58 344 158 840 

Wallace Bryant 24 114 30 160 30 164 

22 98 24 112 30 170 

Totals 46 212 54 272 60 334 

Cyrus Dallen ...25 111 28 158 28 152 

18 92 27 131 30 172 



Totals 43 203 55 289 58 324 

H. Richardson 24 144 30 144 29 137 

22 102 29 141 29 145 



Totals 46 246 59 285 58 282 163 813 



Homer S. Taylor 28 104 28 134 29 167 85 405 

21 81 24 130 29 195 74 406 



34 
76 


438 
380 


160 


818 


81 

75 


421 

395 


156 


816 


83 
80 


425 

388 



Totals 49 185 52 264 58 362 159 811 

C. R. Hubbard .23 97 23 117 29 177 75 391 

23 89 25 125 28 174 76 388 

Totals . ... 46 186 48 242 57 351 151 779 



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29 



60 yds 
Hits Scce 



50 yds. 40 yds. Totals 

Hits Score Hits Score Hits S're 



L. 


W. Maxson 


21 

21 


93 
95 


28 
28 


146 
126 


30 

29 


174 
143 


79 
78 


413 
364 




Totals 


42 


188 


56 


272 


59 


317 


157 


777 


G 


C. Spencer 


... 23 


93 

128 


26 

27 


106 
135 


27 
26 


103 
136 


76 

77 


302 






24 


399 




Totals 


47 


221 


53 


241 


53 


239 


153 


701 


S. 


H. Duvall 


... 16 
24 


82 
76 


19 
24 


103 
116 


28 
30 


146 

176 


63 

78 


331 
368 




Totals 


... 40 


158 


43 


219 


58 


322 


141 


699 


E. 


Frentz 


. . . 19 
12 


73 
44 


23 

27 


129 
111 


28 
26 


156 
152 


70 
65 


358 
307 




Totals 


. . . 31 


117 


50 


240 


54 


308 


135 


665 


A. 


B. Casselman. . . . 


. , . 18 
18 


62 

70 


26 
19 


134 
93 


27 
28 


137 
132 


71 
65 


333 
295 




Totals 


... 36 


132 


45 


227 


55 


269 


136 


628 


T. 


F. Scott 


. . . 18 
18 


74 
52 


18 
26 


76 
116 


24 
26 


126 
118 


60 
70 


276 

286 




Totals 


. .. 36 


126 


44 


192 


50 


244 


130 


562 


R. 


E. Taylor 


..13 

20 


49 

80 


19 
24 


97 

110 


23 

22 


87 
110 


55 
66 


233 

300 




Totals 


.. . 33 


129 


43 


207 


45 


197 


121 


533 


E. 


I. Bruce 


.. . 11 
11 


63 
37 


18 
17 


84 
75 


28 

27 


130 
127 


57 

55 


277 
239 




Totals 


... 22 


100 


35 


159 


55 


257 


112 


516 


E. 


H. Weston 


.. . 19 
11 


85 
61 


19 
17 


79 
65 


20 

26 


90 
128 


58 
54 


254 
254 




Totals . 


. . . 30 


146 


36 


144 


46 


218 


112 


508 


E 


B. Weston 


...14 
12 


52 
56 


19 
15 


71 
61 


24 
22 


132 

78 


57 
49 


255 
195 




Totals 


... 26 


108 


34 


132 


46 


210 


106 


450 


W. 


G. Valentine . . . 


. . . 6 
3 


14 
13 


13 
14 


55 
62 


22 
25 


84 
117 


41 
42 


153 
192 




Totals 


. . . 9 


27 


27 


117 


47 


201 


83 


345 



Championship won by G. P. Bryant, 8 3-5 points. 

Olympic range medals ; also National Association — 60 yds., Harry 
Richardson ; 50 yds., Cyrus Dajirn ; 40 yds., C. S. Woodruff. 



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Potomac Archers, 

D. C. : Hits Score 

Will H. Thompson . . 83 413 

Col. R. Williams... 82 386 

L. W. Maxson 71 283 

G. C. Spencer 64 262 

Totals 300 1344 

Cincinnati A. C. : Hits Score 

C. S. W T oodruff 85 429 

W. A. Clark 79 317 

C. R. Hubbard 71 315 

S. H. Duvall 68 280 



TEAM CONTEST. 

96 arrows at 60 yards. 

Washington, Boston A. C. 



Hits 



Phil Bryant 85 

Wallace Bryant ... 68 

C. Dallin 65 

H. Richardson .... 64 

Totals 282 



Score 
443 
296 
267 
262 

1268 



Chicago A. C. : Hits Score 

Ben Keys 71 345 

H. S. Taylor ...... 71 321 

Dr. E. B. Weston.. 45 139 

E. I. Bruce 37 137 

Totals 303 1341 Totals 224 942 

Championship won by Potomac Archers, N. A. A. Potomac medal 
won by George P. Bryant. 

Flight championship won by L. W. Maxson. Distance, 259 yards. 

DOUBLE NATIONAL ROUND. 

60 yds. 50 yds. Totals 

Hits Score Hits Score Hits S're 
Mrs, M. C. Howell 45 211 22 104 67 315 

42 206 21 99 63 305 



Totals 87 417 



43 203 130 620 



Mrs. H. Pollock 37 

31 



161 
111 



19 
16 



89 56 250 

58 47 169 



Totals 

Miss E. C. Cook. 



68 272 



35 147 103 419 



33 

27 



125 

105 



21 

22 



99 
90 



Totals 60 230 

Mrs. C. S. Woodruff 



43 189 103 419 



21 



26 

75 



20 
17 



68 
65 



28 
38 



94 

140 



Totals . 29 101 



37 133 



Miss Mabel Taylor 



10 
14 



Totals 24 

Miss Leonie Taylor 13 



56 
94 



59 
26 



13 

9 



22 



8 
10 



37 
29 

66 

34 
40 



66 234 

23 75 

23 85 

46 160 



21 

18 



93 
66 



Totals 



39 1 59 



Championship won by Mrs. M. C. Howell, 7% points; Miss E. C. 
Cooke, y 2 point. Total, 8 points. 

Olympic and National Association range medals — 60 yds., Mrs, H. 
Pollock; 50 yds., Miss E. C. -Cooke. 



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DOUBLE COLUMBIA ROUND. 

50 yds. 40 yds. 30 yds. Totals 
Hits Score Hits Score Hits Score Hits S're 

Mrs. M. C. Howell 23 125 24 136 24 174 71 435 

22 120 24 138 24 174 70 432 

Totals 45 245 48 274 48 348 141 867 

Miss E. Cooke 17 77 22 94 24 146 63 317 

17 73 22 108 24 132 63 313 

Totals 34 150 44 202 48 278 126 630 

Mrs. H. Pollock 19 79 19 95 23 131 61 305 

18 62 21 109 24 154 63 325 

Totals 37 141 40 204 47 285 124 630 

Mrs. C. S. Woodruff 13 47 18 74 23 135 54 256 

14 54 21 91 24 146 59 291 

Totals 27 101 39 165 47 281 113 547 

Miss Mabel Taylor 9 27 11 45 22 98 42 170 

5 23 4 12 8 38 17 73 

Totals 14 50 15 57 30 136 59 243 

Miss L. Taylor 3 15 13 59 14 46 30 120 

2 4 4 14 17 91 23 109 

Totals 5 19 17 73 31 137 53 229 

Championship won by Mrs. M. C. Howell, 9% points ; Miss E. C. 
Cooke, % point. Total, 10 points. 

Olympic range medals — 50 yds., Mrs. C. S. Woodruff ; 40 yds., Miss 
Leonie Taylor ; 30 yds., Miss Mabel Taylor. 

National Association range medals — 40 yds., Mrs. C. S. Woodruff ; 
30 yds., Miss L. Taylor. 

TEAM CONTEST. 

96 arrows at 50 yds. 

Cincinnati A. C. (no competitor) : Hits Score 

Mrs. M. C. Howell 91 459 

Mrs. H. Pollock 71 301 

Mrs. C. S. Woodruff 62 254 

Miss L. Taylor 36 130 

Totals 260 1,144 

Olympic medal to team and individual medals to the several mem- 
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SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. S5 

The twenty-seventh annual meeting of the National Associa- 
tion was held on the campus at Washington Park, Chicago, 111., 
August 15, 16 and 17, 1905. Cloudy weather on the first two 
days and a high wind across the range rendered high scoring 
at the longer distances impossible. The increased attendance 
showed that interest in archery had grown during the year since 
the Olympian games. The leading records follow : 

DOUBLE YORK ROUND. 

100 yds. 80 yds. 60 yds. Totals 

Hits Score Hits Score Hits Score Hits S're 

G. P. Bryant 72 274 59 259 41 183 172 716 

H. S. Taylor 55 227 62 284 44 198 161 709 

Will H. Thompson 58 242 67 265 42 188 167 695 

W. Bryant 42 154 64 252 40 170 146 576 

Col. R. Williams 39 155 54 248 36 160 129 563 

Ben. Keys 34 140 54 224 42 178 130 542 

A. R. Clark 42 146 49 197 37 183 128 526 

L. W. Maxson 34 122 43 171 43 217 120 510 

C. S. Woodruff 30 100 49 197 34 168 113 465 

Lt. W. C. Williams 43 165 41 181 32 136 116 482 

H. Richardson 55 213 36 132 34 108 125 453 

W. G. Valentine 26 110 29 123 38 174 93 407 

C. C. Beach 23 77 41 149 42 180 106 406 

T.F.Scott 23 79 36 124 31 129 90 332 

A. B. Casselman 23 105 21 79 27 117 71 301 

E. I. Bruce 23 93 34 118 21 81 78 292 

T. Hussey 17 61 25 101 22 86 64 248 

Dr. E. B. Weston 20 80 17 63 18 76 55 219 

Dr. A. M. Phillips 11 35 24 74 27 99 62 208 

A.E.Spink 9 29 20 74 25 103 54 206 

Championship won by Mr. G. P. Bryant, 6 points ; H. S. Taylor, 

2 points; Will'll. Thompson, 1 point; L. W. Maxson, 1 point. 



DOUBLE AMERICAN ROUND. 

60 yds. 50 yds. 40 yds. Totals 

Hits Score Hits Score Hits Score Hits S're 

C. C. Beach 56 280 58 354 60 372 174 1006 

W. H. Thompson 52 262 59 339 59 367 170 968 

H. S. Taylor 52 268 60 338 58 360 170 966 

G.P.Bryant 47 265 57 325 60 376 164 966 

C. S. Woodruff 54 252 57 329 60 348 171 933 

A. R. Clark 49 227 55 287 59 347 163 861 

W. Bryant 39 173 55 317 56 320 150 810 

W. G. Valentine 49 231 54 254 58 294 161 779 

W. A. Clark 42 188 52 276 59 297 153 761 

Col. R. Williams...... 43 171 -56 244 56 336 155 751 

L, W. Maxson 40 158 56 256 57 337 153 751 

Ben. Keys 36 166 47 215 58 340 141 721 

C.R.Hubbard 30 128 56 228 59 317 145 673 

T.F.Scott 38 154^48 212 59 303 145 669 

Dr. W. C. Williams 36 172 43 183 58 308 137 663 



S^AlfttNG'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. £? 

60 yds. 50 yds. 40 yds. Totals 

Hits Score Hits Score Hits Score Hits 8 're 

D. F. McGowan 35 151 53 231 58 276 146 658 

G. F. Henry 37 175 41 187 52 284 130 646 

K. Y. Taylor 43 167 47 199 52 268 142 634 

A. B. Casselman 39 127 49 201 52 278 140 606 

T. Hussey 29 129 46 192 54 284 129 605 

H. Richardson 33 129 51 165 51 253 135 547 

E. I. Bruce 31 145 39 169 53 225 123 539 

Dr. A. M. Phillips 29 117 45 201 47 211 121 529 

A. E. Spink 23 67 53 175 53 275 129 517 

F.A.Bruce 18 102 39 157 49 229 106 488 

H. R. Bruce 18 76 39 129 48 206 105 411 

Dr. E. B. Weston 22 76 30 122 45 189 97 387 

Championship won by Mr. C. C. Beach, 7 1-3 points ; G. P. Bryant, 
1 1-3 point ; H. S. Taylor, 1 point ; C. S. Woodruff, 1-3 point. 

DOUBLE NATIONAL ROUND. 

60 yds. 50 yds. Totals 

Hits Score Hits Score Hits S're 

Mrs. M. C. Howell 80 366 44 204 124 570 

Mrs. A. M. Phillips 64 244 42 220 106 464 

Mrs. F. E. Canfield 22 80 22 70 44 150 

Mrs. M. C. Howell won the championship, 7 points ; Mrs A. M. 
Phillips, 1 point. 

DOUBLE COLUMBIAN ROUND. 

50 yds. 40 yds. 30 yds. Totals 

Hits Score Hits Score Hits Score Hits S're 

Mrs. M. C. Howell 47 253 47 305 48 352 142 910 

Mrs. A. M. Phillips 34 162 45 223 48 314 127 699 

Mrs. C. S. Woodruff. ... 14 52 38 212 45 283 97 547 

Mrs. F. E. Canfield 28 92 34 140 44 252 106 484 

Mrs. E. B. Weston 13 47 29 109 41 231 83 387 

Mrs. M. C. Howell won the championship, 9 1-2 points ; Mrs. A. M. 
Phillips, 1-2 point. 

The Ladies' team contest, 96 arrows at 50 yards, was won by 
the Chicago Archery Club, their score being: 

Hits Score 

Mrs. E. B. Weston 44 150 

Mrs. F. E. Canfield... 56 210 

Mrs. G. Bryant 48 198 

Miss Bruce 14 58 

162 616 

Individual scores at the same contest were : 

Hits Score 

Mrs. M. C. Howell 94 574 

Mrs. C. S. Woodruff 45 165 

139 739 



38 



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GENTLEMEN'S TEAM CONTEST. 
96 arrows at 60 yards. 
Chicago Archery Club — Hits 

H. S. Taylor 81 

A. W. Huston 76 

Ben. Keys 77 

W. G. Valentine 75 

309 

Cincinnati Archery Club — 

C. S. Woodruff 74 

A. R. Clark 81 

W. A. Clark 72 

C. R. Hubbard 63 



290 

Potomac Archers — 

L. W. Maxson 82 

Will H. Thompson 85 

Col. R. Williams 76 

A. B. Casselman 34 

277 

Boston Archery Club — 

G. P. Bryant 90 

W. Bryant 77 

H. Richardson 84 

251 

Chicago A. C. Second Team — 

A. E. Spink 53 

E. I. Bruce 47 

H. Bruce 38 

F. Bruce 47 

187 

Des Moines Archery Club— 

R. Fullerton 47 

T. Hussey 56 

G. F. Henry 41 

Mr. Temple 26 

170 



Score 
403 
326 
327 
311 

1367 



356 
355 
324 

281 

1316 



424 
381 
298 
132 

1235 



440 
353 
330 

1123 



213 
185 
152 

187 

737 



171 

234 

137 

94 

636 



Individual scores at the same contest were : 

C. C. Beach '. 90 424 

W. C. Williams 67 247 

D. F. McGowan 57 241 

The flight championship was won by Mr. Wallace Bryant. 
240 yards. 



Distance, 



SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 



PREVIOUS WINNERS. 
GENTLEMEN. 



DOUBLE YORK ROUND (CHAMPIONSHIP) 

100 yds. 
Hits Score 
236 



80 yds. GO yds. Totals 

Hits Score Hits Score Hits S're 
63 233 39 155 172 624 



1879— W. H. Thompson 70 
1880 — L.L.Peddinghaus 55 
1881 — F. H. Walworth 67 
1882— H. S. Taylor. . . 55 
1883— R. Williams, Jr. 76 
1884— W. H. Thompson 63 
1885— R. Williams, Jr. 91 
1886— W. A. Clark ... 43 
1887— W. A. Clark ... 42 
1888 — W. H. Thompson 66 
1889— L. W. Maxson.. 66 
1890— L. W. Maxscn . . 62 
1891— L. W. Maxson.. 53 
1892— L. W. Maxson.. 58 
1893— L. W. Maxson . . 59 
1894— L. W. Maxson.. 58 
1895— W. R. Robinscn 61 
1896— D. F. McGowan 43 
1897— W. A. Clark. . . 59 
1898 — L. W. Maxson.. 61 
1899— M. C. Howell. . 51 

1900— A. R. Clark 59 

1901— W. H. Thompson 61 
1902 — R. Williams, Jr. 56 

1903— W. Bryant 50 

1904— G. P. Bryant... 79 
1905— G. P. Bryant... 72 

(a) Mr. H. S. Taylor won by points, Mr. D. A. Nash making highest 
gross score : 167 hits, 713 score. 

(b) Mr. Will H. Thompson won by points, Mr. L. W. Maxson making 
highest score : 171 hits, 739 score. 



1883- 
1884- 
1885- 
1886- 
1887- 
1888- 
1889- 
1890- 
1891- 
1892- 
1893- 
1894- 
1895- 
1896- 
1897- 
1898- 



221 


56 


274 


41 


211 


152 


708 


261 


64 


262 


42 


240 


173 


763 


151 


67 


275 


46 


252 


168 


618a 


300 


79 


371 


44 


236 


199 


907 


237 


68 


314 


43 


209 


174 


760 


357 


78 


360 


46 


278 


215 


995 


195 


72 


298 


43 


225 


158 


718 


134 


64 


244 


43 


201 


149 


579 


244 


71 


309 


38 


180 


175 


733b 


220 


68 


308 


46 


238 


180 


766 


252 


59 


231 


45 


235 


166 


718 


197 


66 


304 


44 


218 


163 


719 


216 


72 


310 


42 


196 


172 


722 


241 


60 


220 


45 


253 


164 


714 


202 


57 


213 


38 


184 


153 


599 


283 


67 


241 


41 


225 


169 


749 


161 


38 


132 


37 


159 


118 


462 


221 


59 


2^3 


41 


189 


159 


633 


241 


63 


259 


35 


277 


159 


677 


185 


53 


215 


34 


170 


138 


590 


213 


76 


342 


45 


205 


180 


758 


237 


57 


229 


45 


215 


163 


681 


212 


56 


228 


38 


172 


150 


612 


212 


66 


240 


41 


201 


157 


653 


281 


67 


293 


46 


246 


192 


820 


274 


59 


259 


41 


183 


172 


716 





DOUBLE 


AMERICAN 


ROUND. 












60 


yds. 


50 


yds. 


40 


yds. 


Totals 






Hits 


Score 


Hits 


Score 


Hits 


Score 


Hits 


S're 


R. 


Williams, Jr. 


. 56 


290 


60 


392 


60 


404 


176 


1086 


R. 


Williams, Jr. 


. 57 


301 


60 


356 


59 


367 


176 


1024 


R. 


Williams, Jr. 


. 57 


295 


60 


356 


60 


404 


177 


1055 


W. 


A. Clark... 


. 59 


313 


60 


388 


60 


396 


179 


1097 


w. 


A. Clark... 


. 54 


266 


60 


342 


60 


384 


174 


992 


L. 


W. Maxson. . 


. 59 


2/7 


56 


280 


60 


404 


175 


961 


J. 


T. Shawan . . 


. 52 


256 


59 


315 


60 


380 


171 


951 


L. 


W. Maxson . 


. 51 


255 


59 


341 


60 


400 


170 


996 


L. 


W. Maxson. 


. 54 


244 


60 


362 


60 


402 


174 


1008 


-L. 


W. Maxson . 


. 57 


287 


60 


354 


60 


400 


177 


1041 


L. 


W. Maxson . 


. 60 


324 


57 


323 


58 


336 


175 


983 


J. 


Benckenstein. 


. 50 


240 


60 


292 


59 


339 


169 


871 


-L. 


W. Maxson . . 


. 53 


287 


59 


325 


60 


402 


172 


1014 


-L. 


W. Maxson . . 


. 54 


2/2 


56 


306 


60 


364 


170 


942 


W. 


A. Clark. . . 


. 48 


208 


54 


284 


57 


299 


1 59 


791 


J. 


L. Taylor . . . 


. 50 


246 ^ 


-57 


315 


58 


324 


165 


885 



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60 yds. 


50 yds. 


40 yds. 


Totals 








Hits 


Score 


Hits Score 


Hits Score 


Hits S're 


1899- 


-W. 


A. Clark 


. 46 


234 


57 265 


56 312 


159 811 


1900- 


-A. 


R. Clark... 


. 58 


312 


60 338 


59 375 


177 1025 


1901- 


-C. 


S. Woodruff. 


51 


275 


48 248 


60 330 


159 853 


1902- 


-R. 


Williams, Jr. 


. 50 


286 


55 283 


59 361 


164 930 


1903- 


-R. 


Williams, Jr. 


. 53 


251 


58 298 


59 345 


170 878 


1904- 


-G. 


P. Bryant.. 


. 56 


270 


60 366 


60 412 


176 1048 


19C5- 


-C. 


C. Beach 


. 56 


280 


58 354 


60 372 


174 1006 



80 


yds. 


70 


yds. 


60 


yds. 


Totals 


15 


69 


26 


108 


34 


184 


75 361 


13 


51 


12 


32 


23 


119 


48 202 


10 


30 


14 


68 


24 


120 


48 218 


16 


68" 


20 


86 


23 


125 


59 279 


13 


51 


23 


127 


22 


114 


58 292 


14 


62 


18 


62 


22 


106 


54 230 


15 


57 


19 


91 


21 


111 


55 259 



POTOMAC ROUND. 
24 arrows each at 80, 70 and 60 yds. 

Hits Score Hits Score Hits Score Hits S're 
80 
♦1887— G. C. Darlington 15 
1888 — W. A. Clark. 
1889— M. C. Howell.. 10 
1890— L. W. Maxson.. 16 
1891 — L. W. Maxson.. 
fl892— L. W. Maxson. . 
1893 — L. W. Maxson. . 
* — Double Round. 

fTied by M. C. Howell. The tie was shot off with six arrows, Mr. 
Maxson winning by 13 points. 

TEAM CONTESTS (4 A SIDE), AMERICAN ROUND. 

Hits Score 

1879 — Wabash Merry Bowmen 302 1508 

1880 — Marietta, Ohio, Archers 314 1640 

1881— College Hills A. C, Cincinnati, Ohio 315 1611 

96 arrows at 60 yds. 

1882— College Hills A. C, Cincinnati, Ohio 309 1435 

1883— Highland A. C, Wyoming, Ohio 294 1332 

1884— Battle Creek A. C, Battle Creek, Mich 315 1428 

1885— Highland A. C, Wyoming, Ohio 327 1509 

1886— Highland A. C, Wyoming, Ohio 285 1283 

1887 — Brooklyn A. C, Brooklyn, N. Y 301 1349 

1888 — Highland A. C, Wyoming, Ohio 316 1636 

1889— Walnut Hills A. C, Cincinnati, Ohio 291 1367 

1890— Walnut Hills A. C, Cincinnati, Ohio 314 1486 

1891— Walnut Hills A. C, Cincinnati, Ohio 283 1307 

1892— Walnut Hills A. C, Cincinnati, Ohio 311 1367 

1893— Walnut Hills A. C. Cincinnati, Ohio 297 1383 

1894 — Potomac Archers, Washington D. C. (No other team present.) 

1895— Walnut Hills A. C, Cincinnati, Ohio 286 1294 

1896 — Potomac Archers, Washington, D. C 252 1086 

1897 — Potomac Archers, Washington. D. C 297 1335 

1898— Highland A. C, Wyoming, Ohio 284 1314 

1899— Highland A. C, Wyoming, Ohio 275 1181 

1900— Highland A. C, Wyoming, Ohio 306 1334 

1901 — Potomac Archers, Washington, D. C 296 1314 

1902 — Potomac Archers, Washington, D. C 287 1343 

1903 — Potomac Archers, Washington, D. C 284 1242 

1904 — Potomac Archers, Washington, D. C 300 1344 

1905— Chicago A. C v Chicago, 111 , , , . . . 309 136? 



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FLIGHT SHOOTING. 

Yards. 

1882 — J. Wilkinson, Chicago, III 213 

1885— W. P. Webb, Eaton, Ohio 234 

1886 — J. J. Watrous, Cincinnati, Ohio 210 

1887— L. W. Maxscn, Washington, D. C . . 226 

1888— L. W. Maxson, Washington, D. C 233 

1889— L. W. Maxson, Washington, D. C 266 

1890— L. W. Maxson, Washington, D. C 268 y 2 

1891— L. W. Maxson, Washington, D. C 4 290 

1892 — L. W. Maxson, Washington, D. C 213 

1893— C. J. Strong, Cincinnati, Ohio 285% 

1894— D. W. Maxson, Washington, D. C 253 

1895 — G. Benckenstein, Wyoming, Ohio 247 

1896 — L. W. Maxson, Washington, D. C 250 

1897 — L. W. Maxson, Washington, D. C 240 

1898— L. W. Maxson, Washington, D. C 247 

1899— L. W. Maxson, Washington, D. C 224 

1900— L. W. Maxson, Washington, D. C 251 

1901 — R. E. Taylor, Cincinnati, Ohio 230 

1902 — A. E. Whitman, Boston, Mass 244 

1903— L. W. Maxson, Washington, D. C 246 

1904— L-. W. Maxson, Washington, D. C 259 

1905 — W. Bryant, Boston, Mass 240 



LADIES' DOUBLE NATIONAL ROUND (CHAMPIONSHIP). 

60 yds. 50 yds. Totals 

Hits Score Hits Score Hits S're 

1881— Mrs. A. H. Gibbs 61 233 36 160 97 393 

1882— Mrs. A. H. Gibbs 63 251 38 198 101 449 

1883— Mrs. M. C. Howell 85 413 47 277 132 690 

1884— Mrs. H. Hall 46 204 42 212 88 416 

1885— Mrs. M. C. Howell 75 353 46 252 121 605 

1886— Mrs. M. C. Howell 82 386 44 238 126 624 

1887— Mrs. A. M. Phillips 83 385 48 246 131 631 

1888— Mrs. A. M. Phillips 82 424 42 258 124 682 

1889— Mrs. A. M. Phillips. 89 481 44 232 133 713 

1890— Mrs. M. C. Howell 79 353 46 226 125 579 

1891— Mrs. M. C. Howell 59 221 45 243 104 464 

1892— Mrs. M. C. Howell 79 353 48 272 127 625 

1893— Mrs. M. C. Howell 84 380 45 247 129 627 

1894— Mrs. A. Kern 67 343 45 237 112 580 

1895— Mrs. M. C. Howell 86 474 46 282 132 756 

1896— Mrs. M. C. Howell 81 *61 45 249 126 610 

1897— Mrs. J. S. Barker 70 294 42 226 112 520 

1898— Mrs. M. C. Howell 88 428 44 210 130 638 

1899— Mrs. M. C. Howell 84 426 46 242 130 668 

1900— Mrs. M. C. Howell 81 387 44 268 125 665 

1901— Mrs. C. S. Woodruff 34 146 33 145 67 291 

1902— Mrs. M. C. Howell 82 366 44 238 126 604 

1903— Mrs. M. C. Howell 87 381 48 272 135 653 

1904— Mrs. M. C. Howell 87 417 43 203 130 620 

1905— Mrs. M. C. Howell 80 366 44 204 124 570 



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DOUBLE 


COLUMBIA 


ROUND. 










] 


Hits 


Score 


Hits 


Score 


Hits 


Score 


Hits 


S're 






50 yds. 


40 


yds. 


30 


yds. 


Totals 


1879- 


-Mrs. S. Brown. . . 


28 


132 


36 


152 


46 


264 


110 


548 


1880- 


—Mrs. T. Davis . . . 


30 


112 


37 


203 


47 


283 


114 


598 


1883- 


-Mrs M. C. Howell 


46 


272 


48 


316 


48 


352 


142 


940 


1885- 


-Mrs. M. C. Howell 


46 


232 


48 


276 


48 


334 


142 


842 


1886- 


-Mrs. M. C. Howell 


47 


283 


48 


284 


48 


326 


143 


893 


1887- 


-Mrs. A.M.Phillips 


46 


286 


48 


318 


48 


376 


142 


980 


1888- 


-Mrs. A. M. Phillips 


45 


255 


48 


300 


48 


346 


141 


901 


18,89- 


—Mrs. A. M. Phillips 


47 


267 


48 


320 


48 


358 


143 


945 


1890- 


-Mrs. M. C. Howell 


48 


292 


48 


320 


48 


354 


144 


966 


1891- 


-Mrs. M. C. Howell 


42 


224 


47 


259 


48 


330 


137 


813 


1892- 


-Mrs. M. C. Howell 


44 


206 


48 


282 


48 


330 


140 


818 


1893- 


-Mrs. M. C. Howell 


45 


233 


48 


302 


48 


344 


141 


879 


1894- 


-Mrs. A. Kern . . . 


39 


169 


38 


212 


47 


291 


124 


666 


1895- 


-Mrs. M. C. Howell 


45 


281 


48 


332 


48 


356 


141 


969 


1896- 


-Mrs. M. C. Howell 


48 


290 


48 


316 


48 


384 


144 


990 


1897- 


-Mrs. J. S. Barker 


42 


190 


45 


237 


48 


320 


135 


747 


1898- 


-Mrs. M. C. Howell 


45 


247 


45 


305 


48 


362 


140 


914 


1899- 


-Mrs. M. C. Howell 


45 


251 


48 


292 


48 


342 


141 


885 


1900- 


-Mrs. M. C. Howell 


47 


265 


47 


303 


48 


340 


142 


908 


1901- 


-Mrs. C.S.Woodruff 


37 


177 


42 


198 


40 


252 


119 


627 


1902- 


-Mrs. M. C. Howell 


45 


215 


48 


282 


48 


352 


141 


849 


1903- 


-Mrs. M. C. Howell 


45 


233 


47 


803 


48 


276 


140 


862 


1904- 


-Mrs. M. C. Howell 


45 


245 


48 


274 


48 


348 


141 


867 


1905- 


-Mrs. M. C. Howell 


47 


253 


47 


305 


48 


352 


142 


910 



TEAM CONTESTS (4 a side). 

72 arrows at 40 yards. Hits Score 

♦1882— College Hills A. C, Cincinnati, Ohio 182 874 

1883 — Highland Archers, Wyoming, Ohio 238 1076 

96 arrows at 50 yards. 

1884 — • no contest 

1885 — Highland Archers, Wyoming, Ohio. 291 1321 

♦1886 — Highland Archers, Wyoming, Ohio 167 751 

1887— Robin Hood A. C, Dayton, Ky. . . . 279 1229 

1888— Robin Hood A. C, Dayton, Ky 263 1169 

1889— Robin Hood A. C, Dayton, Ky . . , 222 876 

1890- -Walnut Hills A. C, Cincinnati, Ohio 268 1192 

1891 — Walnut Hills A. C, Cincinnati, Ohio 238 1070 

1892 no contest 

1893 — Walnut Hills A. C, Cincinnati, Ohio. .. no other team present 
1894 — Potomac Archers, Washington, D. C... no other team present 

1895 — no contest 

1896 — Potomac Archers, Washington, D. C 199 833 

1897 — Potomac Archers, Washington, D. C 218 932 

1898— Walnut Hills A. C, Cincinnati, Ohio 231 1033 

1899 — Walnut Hills A. C, Cincinnati, Ohio. . . no other team present 

1900— Walnut Hills A. C, Cincinnati, Ohio 216 938 

1901 — Highland Archers, Wyoming, Ohio 196 864 

1902 — no contest 

1903 — Cincinnati Archery Association 285 1307 

1904 — Cincinnati Archery Association 260 1144 

1905— Chicago A. C, Chicago, 111 162 616 

*3 a side. 



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FLIGHT SHOOTING. 

1882 — Mrs. Frye, Williamsport, Pa 162 yards 

1886— Mrs. A. M. Phillips, Battle Creek, Mich 183 yards 

1887— Mrs. A. M. Phillips, Battle Creek, Mich 175 2-3 yards 

1888— Miss E. C. Cook, Washington, D. C 180 yards 

1889 — Mrs. A. Kern, Dayton, Ohio 210 1-3 yards 

1890 — Mrs. A. Kern, Dayton, Ohio 189 1-6 yards 

1891 — Miss E. C. Cooke, Washington, D. C 2111-3 yards 

1892— Mrs. J. G. Graf, Walnut Hills, Cincinnati, Ohio. . 151 yards 

1893— Miss M. E. Strong, Cincinnati, Ohio 187 yards 

1894 — Miss E. C. Cooke, Washington, D. C 178 1-6 yards 

1895— Mrs. J. S. Barker, Washington, Iv. C 197 yards 

1896— Miss E. C. Cooke, Washington, D. C 182 yards 

1897— Miss E. C. Cooke, Washington, D. C 172 yards 

1899 — Mrs. A. Kern, Dayton, Ohio 211 yards 

1900 — Mrs. M. C. Howell, Norwood, Ohio 141 yards 

1901 — Miss Georgie Clark, Wyoming, Ohio 195 yards 

1902 — Miss E. C. Cooke, Washington, D. C 190 yards 

1903 — Miss Mabel Taylor, Cincinnati, Ohio. .......... 174 yards 

1904 — Miss Mabel Taylor, Cincinnati, Ohio 219 yards 



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Tournaments 



ANNUAL TOURNAMENT OF THE OHIO STATE 

ASSOCIATION. 
Shot at Pleasant Ridge, Ohio, Aug. 13, 20, and 2J, 1904. 
Owing to the difficulty of securing a fair attendance of archers 
at a State meeting so near the date set for the National meeting, 
it was decided to hold the State Association Tournament upon 
successive Saturday afternoons at a point near Cincinnati, from 
which city or its suburbs most' of the contestants come. The 
plan proved reasonably successful. The records made were: 

SINGLE YORK ROUND. 

100 yds. 80 yds. 60 yds. Totals 

Hits Score Hits Score Hits Score Hits S're 

W. A. Clark 16 58 29 121 19 87 64 266 

C. S. Woodruff 15 53 26 94 20 96 61 243 

M. C. Howell 18 78 14 52 21 89 53 219 

T. F. Scott 20 70 13 47 19 85 52 202 

C. J. Strong 11 47 14 60 19 85 44 192 

Dr. R. E. Taylor 7 19 13 45 11 39 31 103 

Championship won by W. A. Clark, 6 points ; M. C. Howell, 2 points ; 
C. S. Woodruff, 1 point ; T. F. Scott* 1 point. Total, 10 points. 

DOUBLE AMERICAN ROUND. 

60 yds. 50 yds. 40 yds. Totals 

Hits Score Hits Score Hits Score Hits S're 

C. S. Woodruff 53 235 56 316 58 374 167 925 

W. A. Clark 48 218 48 264 60 354 156 836 

M. C. Howell 41 197 50 244 57 315 148 756 

T. F. Scott 39 185 47 215 55 247 141 647 

C. J. Strong 29 123 49 201 53 263 131 587 

C. R. Hubbard 28 114 47 197 53 275 128 586 

*G. W. Pickard 18 84 24 114 29 157 71 355 

*Shot single American only. 

Championship won by C. S. Woodruff, 9 points ; W. A. Clark, 1 
point. Total, 10 points. 

TEAM CONTEST. 

96 arrows at 60 yards. 

1st 24 2d 24 3rd 24 4th 24 Totals 

Hits Score Hits Score Hits Score Hits Score Hits S're 

C. S. Woodruff.. 19 79 22 110 20 104 24 128 85 421 

M. C. Howell... 17 67 21 119 20 72 23 125 81 383 

W. A. Clark 20 84 22 96 20 82 22 102 84 364 



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1st 24 
Hits Score 

T. F. Scott 20 78 

C. R. Hubbard.. 14 60 

14 74 



2nd 24 3rd 24 4th 24 

Hits Score Hits Score Hits Score 
19 87 16 70 19 71 



Totals 
Hits S're 
74 306 



12 
11 
16 

18 



42 
45 
60 
74 



21 
17 
15 
12 



97 
83 
73 
34 



19 
10 
13 
16 



46 
51 
60 



G. R. Pickard. . . 14 74 

C. J. Strong 15 61 

Dr. R. E. Taylor. 12 40 

Team pins won by C. S. Woodruff, M. C. Howell, W. A. 
T. F. Scott. 

DOUBLE NATIONAL ROUND. 

•60 yds. 50 yds. 

Hits Score Hits Score 

Mrs. M. C. Howell 88 436 47 283 

Mrs. H. W. Pollock 44 154 40 190 

Mrs. G. W. Pickard 52 218 27 109 

Mrs. C. S. Woodruff 47 165 25 111 

Miss Georgia Clark 49 199 21 65 

Miss Mabel Taylor 24 92 19 73 

Miss Mary Strong 11 43 4 18 

Championship won by Mrs. M. C. Howell, 8 points. 



66 

52 
59 



288 
248 
245 



58 208 
Clark, and 



Totals 

Hits S're 

135 719 

84 344 

79 327 

72 276 

70 264 

43 165 

15 61 



DOUBLE COLUMBIA ROUND. 



50 yds. 
Hits Score 



Mrs. M. C. Howell. . 
Mrs. H. W. Pollock. 
Mrs. C. S. Woodruff. 
Mrs. G. W. Pickard. 
Miss Mabel Taylor.. 
Miss L. McLaughlin 
Miss Mary Strong. . 



43 
40 
c0 
23 
20 
13 
13 



215 
172 
132 
95 
80 
35 
47 



Championship won by Mrs. M. C. 



40 yds. 

Hits Score 
47 305 
44 224 
42 192 
30 106 
27 125 
27 105 
25 117 

Howell, 10 



30 yds. 
Hits Score 
48 332 
46 270 
48 268 
42 206 
36 170 

39 193 

40 166 
points. 



Totals 

Hits S're 

138 852 

130 666 

120 612 

95 407 

83 375 

79 333 

78 330 



TEAM CONTEST. 
SINGLE COLUMBIA' ROUND. 



Mrs. M. C. Howell.. 
Mrs. H. W. Pollock. 
Mrs. C. S. Woodruff 
Mrs. G. W. Pickard. 
Miss Mabel Taylor. 
Miss Mary Strong. . 



50 vds. 

Hits Score 

23 127 



30 



19 
11 
13 

7 
16 



81 
37 
67 
41 
50 



40 yds. 
Hits Score Hits 
23 149 24 
114 
97 
80 
64 
64 



yds. Totals 

Score Hits S're 



22 
19 
18 
14 
16 



24 
24 
21 
19 
16 



70 454 
65 331 



178 
136 
132 

87 

93 

82 
Pollock, Mrs. C. 



54 266 

52 234 

40 198 

48 196 



Team pins won by Mrs. M. C. Howell, Mrs. H. W. 
S. Woodruff, and Mrs. G. W. Pickard. 

CONTEST FOR HOWELL MEDAL. 

72 arrows at 50 yards. Hits S're 

Mrs. M. C. Howell 67 349 

Mrs. H. W. Pollock 58 286 

Miss Mabel Taylor 45 181 

Mrs. C. S. Woodruff 34 132 

Miss L. McLaughlin 31 123 

Miss G. Clark 28 100 

Miss Mary Strong 19 53 

Won by Mrs. Pollock, Mrs. Howell not contesting. 



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ANNUAL TOURNAMENT OF THE EASTERN ARCHERY 
ASSOCIATION. 
Owing to the lateness of the season and the inability of the 
archers who had attended the National meeting at St. Louis to 
again gather from the remote sections of the East, it was decided 
to permit the Association members to shoot at Boston and Wash- 
ington concurrently, Oct. 16 and 17, 1904. The leading records 

only are given : 

DOUBLE YORK ROUND. 

100 yds. 80 yds. 60 yds. Totals 

Hits Score Hits Score Hits Score Hits S're 

George P. Bryant 42 172 41 185 23 137 106 494 

48 184 36 140 24 148 108 472 

Totals 214 966 

Will H. Thompson 44 178 39 193 22 118 105 489 

41 157 42 186 23 109 106 452 

Totals 211 941 

Wallace Bryant 35 115 35 161 22 146 92 442 

34 128 44 212 22 140 100 480 

Totals 192 922 

Mr. G. P. Bryant won the championship by 7 out of the 10 points. 

DOUBLE AMERICAN ROUND. 

60 yds. 50 yds. 40 yds. Totals 

Hits Score Hits Score Hits Score Hits S're 
George P. Bryant .... 28 142 30 198 30 222 88 562 

29 191 30 206 30 210 89 607 

Totals 177 1169 

Wallace Bryant 29 141 29 167 30 186 88 494 

28 158 29 153 30 196 87 507 

Totals 175 1001 

Mr. George P. Bryant won the championship by 9 out of the 10 
points. 

Miss E. C. Cook won the National Round championship by 5 out 
of 8 points, her score being : 

60 yards 50 yards Totals 

Hits Score Hits Score Hits Score 

32 130 23 103 55 233 

37 167 19 59 56 226 

111 459 



SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LlBftAft?. 



Mrs. Barber won the championship 
points out of 10, her score being : 



at the Columbia Round 



47 

by 7 



50 yards 

Hots Score 

19 109 

19 75 



40 yards 

Hits Score 

23 125 

19 113 



30 yards 
Hits Score 

23 125 

24 142 



Totals 

Hits Score 

65 359 

62 330 



127 



689 



THANKSGIVING ARCHERY. 
The following scores were made at the usual Thanksgiving 
Day Shoot, November 24, 1904, 96 arrows at 60 yards. 



CHICAGO ARCHERS. 
The wind and light were very bad. 

Hits Score Hits Score Hits S're 

E. I. Bruce 22 116 20 84 20 112 

Ben Keys 19 99 20 114 16 64 

Dr. W. C. Williams.. 11 35 18 82 15 69 

F. A. Bruce 11 43 12 52 13 55 

Dr. E. B. Weston 13 45 9 25 12 34 

H. R. Bruce 8 30 10 40 6 20 

Mrs. A. C. Bryant... 4 16 4 10 6 20 

A. E. Spink 4 8 4 6 4 16 



CINCINNATI ARCHERS. 

Hits Score Hits Score Hits S're Hits S're Hits S're 

Mrs. H. W. Pollock.. 16 70 18 84 18 76 21 93 73 323 

Dr. R. E. Taylor 13 45 11 39 19 75 18 76 61 235 

Chas. R. Hubbard... 22 110 22 96 23 127 21 103 88 436 

W. A. Clark 21 105 22 132 21 119 24 140 88 496 

THE MAURICE THOMPSON ARCHERY CLUB, Forest Grove, Ore. 
Hits Score Hits Score Hits S're Hits S're Hits S're 

F. S. Barnes 19 99 21 107 20 102 21 103 81 411 

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The Several Games 

Variety gives zest in every pastime, so archery has its several 
forms, though target shooting is the only one often seen in this 
country. 

ROVING. 

Roving, or shooting at rovers, is probably the most ancient 
form of archery, since it embraces all essentials of hunting ex- 
cept the animated target. It consists of roving about and shoot- 
ing at unmeasured marks, the winner of each flight selecting the 
next casual mark, a tuft of grass, a scrap of paper, or any other 
distinctive object. This is an excellent mode of practicing arch- 
ery as the changing scene, varying distance, and healthful exer- 
cise give added interest to the sport. 

* FLIGHT. 

Flight shooting, seeking to cast an arrow the greatest possible 
distance, is a branch of archery not much practiced at present. 
When the bow was a weapon of war a prime essential was to be 
able to hit an enemy before he could injure you. Flight shooting 
was then much in vogue. Now ev£n clout shooting is restricted 
to the Woodmen of Arden and the Royal Company of Archers 
in Great Britain, though in the United States flight contests are 
held in connection with the meetings of the National and some 
of the minor associations. 

Former British records have been preserved in some instances. 
Mr. James Rawson, of Cheetham Hill, near Manchester (died 
1794) is said to have shot 360 yards. Mr. Troward (Royal Tox- 
ophilite Society) in 1798 on Moulsey Heath, in the presence of 
several gentlemen, shot 340 yards, using a 63-pound bow with a 
29-inch arrow. More recently Mr. H. A. Ford shot 308 yards 
with a 68-pound bow. 



SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 49 

In 1897, Major Straker, of the Royal Toxophilite Society, 
scored 310 yards, 1 foot, using a 68-pound bow with a 31-inch, 
4-9 arrow. 

The American record is held -by Mr. L. W. Maxson, who 
scored 290 yards at the National Archery Association meeting 
in 1891. 

Far greater distances than these have been shot when the short 
Turkish composite horn bow was used. In 1795, Mahwona Ef- 
findi, the Secretary of the Turkish Ambassador to England, shot 
a 25 1/2-inch arrow 480 yards in the presence of several members 
of the Royal Toxophilite Society. Trie bow which he used is 
still preserved at "Archers' Hall." 

In the American competitions archers are restricted to the use 
of the full length long bow. 

CLOUT SHOOTING. 
More closely approximating practice before the target is clout 
shooting. The clout is a small white target of pasteboard or the 
like, about twelve inches in diameter, fastened to an upright stick 
which is driven obliquely into the ground. Sometimes several 
clouts are set at distances varying from a hundred to a hundred-! 
and-fifty yards apart. All arrows count that hit or fall within 
two or three bow lengths of the clout. 

TURTLE BACK. 
This is another form of the pastime, imitative of the way in 
which the Indians of South America are wont to capture turtles 
when asleep upon the surface of their sluggish streams. A target 
is laid flat upon the ground, while the archers, standing at a dis- 
tance, shoot high into the air, their shafts dropping at an angle 
into or about the target. The sport is made more interesting if 
the target is placed beyond a high tree, thus forcing a high cast 
of the arrows. 

TARGET SHOOTING. 

This is the usual form of archery practice. The target is made 
from straw, compactly bound into a rope, then sewed in spiral 



50 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 

form into a flat disc a little more than four feet in diameter. 
Upon this is tightly stretched a canvas or oilcloth covering 
marked by concentric rings or bands. The center or gold is 9.6 
inches in diameter, while the width of each of the rings or color 
bands is just half that amount. The colors beginning at the 
center are : gold, red, blue, black, and white, the latter being 
usually bounded on the outside by a narrow band of green termed 
the petticoat. The values of the several colors are: gold, 9; 
red, 7; blue, 5; black, 3; white, 1. An arrow cutting or actually 
touching the line between two colors counts as a hit in that of 
higher value. Rebounds from the face of or arrows passing 
through the body of the target count as 1 hit, 1 point on score. 

The target is mounted on a tripod or butt with its center just 
four feet from the ground, and should be inclined backward so 
as to receive the arrows as nearly perpendicular to its surface as 
possible. 

Standing at the prescribed distance, the archer shoots at the 
target, seeking to make as many hits as possible and place the 
arrows in the gold. Three arrows are usually shot by each archer 
in turn, then three more, the six constituting an end. A certain 
number of ends complete a given range, while two or three 
ranges form a round. At most public meetings double rounds 
are shot. 

ROUNDS. 

The several rounds in use in the United States are: 
The York Round. 

72 arrows at 100 yards. 

48 arrows at 80 yards. 

24 arrows at 60 yards. 

It is at the Double York Round that the championship is 

decided in the National and the several minor associations. 

The American Round. 

30 arrows at 60 yards. 

30 arrows at 50 yards. 

30 arrows at 40 yards. 



SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 51 

At the Double American Round the short range championships 
are contested. 

The mid-range championship, also the gentlemen's inter-club 
team contests are decided at the Potomac Round, which consists 
of 96 arrows at 60 yards, divided into four 24s for purpose of 
scoring. 

The corresponding rounds for ladies are : 

The National Round. 

48 arrows at 60 yards. 
24 arrows at 50 yards. 

At the double of this the National championship is decided. 

The Columbia Round. 

24 arrows at 50 yards. 

24 arrows at 40 yards. 

24 arrows at 30 yards. 
The ladies inter-club team and mid-range matches are con- 
tested with 96 arrows at 50 yards. 



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Scoring 

In England the targets are usually set in pairs at both ends of 
the archery range. The bowman does not stand beside the target 
and shoot at that at the opposite end of the range, but takes 
position at a shooting peg, say five yards in front of the adjacent 
target, that opposite being set the required distance from the 
marker, with corresponding shooting peg in front. No persons 
are allowed in front of the line of targets except the contest- 
ants then shooting. Each one shooting his three arrows gives 
place to the next till all have shot six. The entire line of 
archers then advances to the far end of the range, where the 
target captain draws the shafts of each contestant, seeing that 
the scorer had correctly credited the same before so doing. 

The scorer should be careful to cancel all spaces in the tally 
sheet, thus preventing any question as to the validity of the score 
arising, and should always foot his scores and prove them for 
both distances and rounds before handing his score sheet to the 
secretary of the meeting. 

Both hits and score are counted in determining the winner in 
most matches, one point each being given for most hits and 
highest score at each distance and two points each for the great- 
est number of hits and the highest total score at all distances. 
The archer getting the greatest number of these points wins. 

In case of a tie in points the match is given to the one having 
greatest total score. 

In case of a tie in points and score the match is given to the 
one having greatest total hits. 

In team contests the match is decided on gross score. 

A handy form of score sheet is that used by the National As- 
sociation, shown in the annexed diagram, partially filled in for 
purpose of illustration. 



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Archery Equipments, Their Selections 

and Use 

Bows are made with a flat outside called the back and a 
rounded inside called the belly. When made of one piece or 
thickness of wood the weapon is called a self bow. Backed bows 
are made with a belly of some quick springy wood, with a back 
of some tougher kind glued thereon. Self bows when used 
quickly follow the string; that is curve towards the inside. 
Backed bows are generally made reflex or bent a little backward 
to secure greater quickness of cast in shooting. Let the novice 
therefore beware how he bends a bow towards the flat side, even 
though it seems its natural form. All bows must be strung, with 
the round side inward. 

While much has been written as to the comparative merits of 
self and backed bows, which £o adopt depends largely on the in- 
dividual who is to use the weapon. A self yew is the most agree- 
able to shoot with, most lasting when cared for, and is less 
liable to be injured by moisture. Yet it is expensive, requires de- 
veloped skill in the user and is liable to crysal or crush at some 
point along its limbs. When early noticed this fault may be 
overcome by setting a piece into the belly, otherwise the bow is 
sure to break. 

Backed bows are cheaper but less satisfactory to a skilled 
archer, yet a yew backed yew when well selected and cared 
for presses the self yew closely in its claims for superiority, 
while the fact that in order to get the full power from the bow 
one need not strive so closely for the exact draw causes many 
archers, to give it the preference. 

In England yew or yew backed yew bows are chiefly used by 
the leading archers, but in the United States, owing to the hot, 
dry summer and the great variations of temperature during the 
day, a good self-lance or lemon wood gives better satisfaction to 



SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 55 

all but the more skillful bowmen, the closer grain of the wood 
making it less affected by the changes in temperature and the 
steady increase of tension during the draw making it less diffi- 
cult to secure fair results. Lance or lemon wood, which is only 
a better grade of the former, cut nearer the sap or outer portion 
of the tree, has the merit of cheapness. Do not, however, let 
this quality alone rule in the purchase of a bow, for it always 
pays to secure the best, as satisfactory results, so necessary to 
enhance one's interest in a pastime, cannot be attained with sec- 
ond rate tackle. 

Choose a bow that can easily be controlled. This means several 
pounds less than the weight that can be drawn, for to ensure 
regular shooting the string must be momentarily held, then 
smoothly loosed. A 48-pound bow well drawn and loosed will 
give a lower trajectory than one of 55' pounds sluggishly 
handled. Beware of overbowing, for it not only turns play into 
work, but endangers the muscles of the drawing hand. Perhaps 
the worst fault engendered by too strong a bow is the habit of 
creeping or letting down the string before loosing, after the 
arrow has been fully drawn. The strain of drawing a heavy bow 
is also apt to pull the bow hand out of the line of sight. The 
beginner had better be content with a weapon well within his 
power, then increase the weight as he gains the mastery of his 
weaker weapon. 

If of average strength and stature, select a good lance or lemon 
wood of not more than 45 or 46 pounds weight (meaning the 
force necessary to draw an arrow to its head on the bow), stiff 
near the center, free from knots or season cracks, straight in 
grain and of untarnished color. The bow should be strung and 
when the eye is cast along the string the belly should show 
evenly on either side. 

Test for steadiness of the bow by releasing the string when 
drawn but a few inches. If the result is a kick or jar, discard the 
bow and try another. All other points being satisfactory, draw 
an arrow full to see whether the weight of the weapon suits. 

Always wipe your bow after using, particularly on a damp day, 



56 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 

to prevent splinters rising. When these do appear, as they some- 
times will notwithstanding the best of care, they should at once 
be glued down and carefully wrapped. Perhaps the best way of 
doing this is to cover the glued splinter with a bit of silk ribbon, 
also glued. Cover with silk thread and a coat of varnish over 
all. Should a bow, especially one made from soft wood like yew, 
be dented by accident, the fiber of the wood can be raised by 
pressing the injury with a cloth soaked in hot water. When dried 
and varnished the injury will often be all but eliminated. 

Do not be misled into buying a bow by its appearance. It is 
often the ugly appearing weapon that does the best shooting. 
Choose with due regard to the above hints and your weapon will 
generally give complete satisfaction. 



TO STRING THE BOW. 

Grasping the handle of the bow firmly with the right hand, 
draw it near your right side, while the lower end rests against 
the inside of the right foot, the back of the bow being towards 
you. Remember that the lower limb of the bow is the shorter 
and the shortest horn is always at the lower end of the bow. 
With the left foot extended well in front so as to strongly brace 
the body, rest the left hand on the bow just below the loop of the 
upper end of the string, the tip of the thumb and knuckle of the 
fore finger pressing firmly on opposite edges of the bow. Draw 
the bow firmly to you with the right hand, while you push 
sharply down or away from you with the left, at the same time 
sliding the latter towards the upper horn or groove therein. A 
little practice will give one the knack if he but remembers to 
keep the other fingers of the left hand extended or away from 
the string. When the bow is overstrong and not readily strung 
do not resort to other methods. Rest a moment and if the 
weapon be not beyond your strength for use at the target you will 
soon succeed in stringing it. 

To unstring the bow reverse the action save that you catch 
the left forefinger above the upper loop of the string and as it 



SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 57 

becomes loose as you pull with your right and push with your 
left hand, quickly detach the loop from the nock with the finger. 
The quicker the motion the easier the operation. 

POSITION. 

Grace and skill both require strict observance of certain rules 
when drawing the bow. No part of the front of the body, except 
the face, must be turned towards the target. Stand with the feet 
at an angle to each other and to a line drawn at right angles to 
the direction of the target, the heels resting a few inches apart. 
Do not bend the head sideways, as the arrow is drawn, but draw 
the shaft to the neck or chin under the line of the eye. Hold 
the bow nearly vertical, turning the arm out and the wrist in, 
thus gaining fair support for the bow in the hand and avoiding 
striking the arm with the string when loosed. 

In handling the arrow avoid touching the feathers. In nocking 
the arrow hold the bow towards the horizontal position, lay the 
arrow across it in place with the left thumb or forefinger, while 
the right hand draws it back and fits the nock or notch of the 
arrow on the string, being sure to leave the cock-feather, that at 
right angles to the nock, uppermost. Catch the first joint of three 
fingers about the string, the arrow resting between the first and 
second, grasp the bow handle and you are ready for the draw. 

Always in the act of drawing keep the thumb and fourth finger 
away from the arrow and string. If the arrow is thrown away 
from the bow, this is due to the twisting of the string and is 
caused by catching it too far up on the first joint. Hold the 
string nearer the tips of the fingers and the arrow will fall in 
place. If this does not correct the fault, turn the bow a little 
more towards the horizontal and gravity will hold the arrow 
down. 

Two styles of drawing are most commonly used. As the bow 
is lifted draw it three parts of the way, catch the aim, complete 
the draw and instantly loose. Another and perhaps more common 
method now is to raise the bow hand, drawing on the string just 
enough to retain the bodily pose, catch an instinctive sight, draw 



58 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 

back to almost the full distance, catch the real aim and release 
as the shaft is drawn to its full extent. This ensures a clean, 
sharp loose and a certainty of aim seldom acquired by other 
methods. Many archers catch the sight at the full draw, pause 
an instant, then loose the string by quickly straightening the 
fingers as the hand is drawn back. Each style has its votaries, 
each has produced fine archers, but the style of draw and loose 
must be left largely to individual choice, as strength and tem- 
perament enter largely into the matter. 

Never draw and loose a bow without an arrow upon it. 

It is unnecessary to unstring a bow between ends, as any_good 
weapon will retain its elasticity throughout a few hours of shoot- 
ing. 

When through shooting rub the bow well with a dry or waxed 
cloth to ensure its dryness and it is well to treat the arrow in like 
manner. Such treatement tends to preserve both the polish and 
life of the weapon. 

To insure uniformity in the flight of the arrow it must always 
be nocked at the same point upon the string. It is therefore well, 
to wrap or serve the nocking point with a contrasting color. 
The centre of the string, where the fingers engage it, should be 
smoothly served with silk thread or twist, though some prefer 
the more loosely twisted embroidery silk. Having determined the 
nocking point serve the string from two inches above to seven 
inches below it. Where the string has loops or eyes at both ends 
it is preferable to mark two nocking points, so that when one be- 
comes worn the string can be quickly reversed and the other 
used. 

. .It is essential that the ends of the serving be firmly secured. 
Two simple but efficient ways are suggested. Turn back the 
initial end of the thread, winding over it as shown in the sketch 
at A. When a sufficient section of the string has been served 
lay a double thread upon it and continue serving over string and 
loop for a few turns. Draw the end of the serving thread 
through the protruding loop C, then by means of the ends B 
draw the loop end of the thread beneath the terminal coils of the 



SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 59 

serving, thus securely fastening the end. The nocking point may 
be served in the same manner. 

Another way of finishing the serving is as follows : When 
nearly completed place the left thumb on the end of the served 
portion, bring the end of the serving over the thumb and string 
and take several turns around the string in the reverse direction. 
Lay the end of the thread straight over the end of the serving, 
then serve it and the string with the part A of the loop AB. 
This will undo the previously formed reverse serving, which hav- 
ing been done, the remainder of the thread can be easily pulled 
beneath the part of the serving last completed and the waste 
end cut off. Many prefer to wax together and simultaneously 
serve several strands of silk. 





METHODS OF SECURING ENDS OF SERVING. 

To form the loop in a bow string draw it about the horn till 
the bend of the weapon seems about right, then turn the end 
about the string and twist it three times about the looped por- 
tion. 




BOW CORD LOOP. 

It is a better plan to form a permanent eye at both ends of the , 
bow string, which can then be readily adjusted by giving it a few 
turns to alter the bend of the bow. To form the second eye or 
loop mark the point where the string comes against the center of 
the horn. Mark other points about an inch and a quarter at 
either side of this. Cut off the string about two inches beyond 



60 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LlfiftAft?. 

the outer mark, untwist thereto and taper the three strands by 
cutting out the ends of the threads. Lay one of these strands 
across the inner mark, so forming the loop of the desired size. 
Force the middle strand from right to left under the strand of 
the main string upon which the first strand rests, drawing it tight. 
Force the left hand strand under the main strand next to the left 
of that over which it presses. Force the remaining loose strand 
in the same direction beneath the main strand adjoining that 
under which the middle strand was thrust. Complete the splice 
by sequentially passing the loose ends over one and under the, 
next of the body strands till the ends have been reached. 

ARROWS. 

Select your arrows carefully, fixing their weight by the strength 
of your bow. A heavy arrow should never be used with a weak 
bow, as the shock of casting it will quickly destroy the weapon. 
The weight of the shaft is marked in shillings and pence near the 
nock or feathered end. 4 — 9 means that the finished arrow 
weighs the same as 4 shillings, 9 pence in English silver mone3^. 
For a bow below 48 pounds in weight a 4 — 6 or 4 — 9 arrow gives 
excellent results, but if those who use a heavier bow desire an 
even flight for their arrows they should select a 5 shilling shaft. 
A light arrow shot from a heavy bow is almost certain to buckle 
or bend, thus throwing it out of the proper course. Stiffness is 
secured either by making the cylindrical shaft of larger size 
throughout or barrelling it. This consists in enlarging the 
diameter towards the middle, securing the desired weight by 
tapering towards the ends. The majority of archers prefer the 
cylindrical shape, depending upon its weight for necessary stiff- 
ness. 

Arrows also vary in length. For a lady's bow of five feet a 
24-inch arrow should be selected. The customary length is 25 
inches, as most bows used by ladies range from 5 feet 3 inches 
to 5 feet 6 inches in length. The regulation length of a gentle- 
man's arrows is 28 inches, though they vary an inch or two more 
or less, according to the stature of the individual archer. The 



SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 61 

length of the arrow should be such that when the steel point 
rests against the side of the bow the fingers will press the chin 
just below the line of the eye. Do not use too short a shaft as 
to loose an arrow when drawn within the belly of the bow 
means a broken shaft and often severe personal injury. 

Self arrows are made from one piece of wood, have the ele- 
ment of cheapness, but prove costly in the end, as they soon wear 
out. A footed arrow is one in which the portion next the point 
is made from a heavier material than the body, usually from 
beef wood. The portions are joined by a V splice and the 
strength thus secured prevents the shattering of the shaft when 
it strikes the ground or some harder object. 

The pile or tip should be formed from steel — should be as 
nearly cylindrical as possible, and preferably but slightly beveled 
at the tip. 

The nock is formed from horn or gutta percha, set into the end 
of the shaft and should always be fitted to the string with the 
greatest nicety. The shaft should hang upon the string when 
pressed home, bur drop on the slightest jar. If the nock fits too 
tightly, the roll of the string at the moment of loosing will throw 
the arrow away from the bow. 

Three feathers are used on target arrows. One of these, the 
cock feather, should be set at right angles to the plane through 
the nocking groove. The others set equally distant from this 
readily yield as they pass the bow, thereby preventing injury to 
the feathers. In placing the arrow upon the bow always be sure 
that the cock-feather stands away from the string. To assist in 
ensuring this the cock-feather is usually made of a different 
color from the others. Goose, turkey, or peacock feathers are 
used on the better grades of arrow, but the finest are fitted with 
the latter. Feathers are of two shapes, triangular and balloon. 





ANGULAR FEATHERS.^ BALLOON FEATHERS. 



62 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 

Each has its advocates, but the latter is more popular with 
veteran archers and appears to be less apt to break down in use. 

Each archer should have his arrows marked by a crest or 
color band just below the feathers, to distinguish them from 
others, thus assisting in scoring. Before entering as a contestant 
at any public meeting each archer should also have his name 
placed upon each arrow. 

While upon the subject of arrows a few hints as to their proper 
use may well be noted. 

Always keep the arrows in a suitable case when not in use, so 
arranged that the feathers will not engage and rumple each 
other. 

Test your arrows to see which fly the most nearly alike. Some 
fall more quickly than others. Those which are most nearly 
alike should be grouped together and so shot, thus securing 
greater regularity. 

In drawing an arrow from either target or ground always 
grasp it close to the mark, give it a slight roll to loosen the em- 
bedded point, then draw it back in the same direction that it went 
in. Never seize the feathered end for the purpose of withdraw- 
ing the shaft if the body can be reached. 

If shot into the target up to the feathers, draw it through, 
thrusting back the point through the same hole, . where neces- 
sary to determine the score. 

Always wipe your arrow clean before using and between ends ; 
also be sure that the point has not been blunted. 

Never, even in practice, shoot more than three arrows without 
pausing to rest, as to pass that number tends to render the aim 
unsteady. 

Never speak to an archer when about to shoot, and always 
courteously insist upon your own rights in this respect, for what- 
ever distracts the attention at the moment of loosing tends to in- 
accuracy. 

Above all, be careful with every arrow shot in practice or in 
public contest. A large proportion of the little points which to- 
gether make up perfect form, become intuitive after long practice 



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and habitual attention to details when nothing is at stake, means 
their closer observance under the nervous tension of a public con- 
test. 

Never be in a hurry. Nothing is a greater handicap to good 
shooting. Be deliberate in all things, for a single arrow often 
means the difference between victory and defeat. In 1888 Col- 
onel Williams and Mr. Will H. Thompson tied on score at 
80 yards, dividing the point. This gave the championship to Mr. 
Thompson a single white by Colonel Williams would have lost 
Mr. Thompson the one-half point and the championship would 
have gone to Mr. Maxson, who led on gross score. 

Mr. Frank Walworth won by a white in 1881. 

Mr. William H. Thompson won by gross score in 1884, with the 
medal points a tie with Colonel Williams. 

Colonel Williams won over Mr. Wallace Bryant by the same 
narrow margin in 1902, and lost to him in the same way in 1903. 

At the Olympic Archery tournament at St. Louis in 1904. one 
more red by Colonel Williams at 100 yards would have given him 
the medal and wiped out four of Mr. G. P. Bryant's six points. 
So close was this contest that two more blacks by Mr. Thompson 
would have given him the championship. It took nerve for an 
archer shooting at his first tournament to win under these con- 
ditions. Mr. Bryant in his second York scored 107 — 461, and the 
average of the first three Yorks on the second day was 103-445, 
which is better than they have had on the second day of an 
English National since 1867. 

BRACER OR ARM GUARD. 

Few are able to shoot comfortably or well without a guard or 
bracer, which is used to protect the forearm from the blow of 
the string when the bow is loosed. This is made in several forms, 
but the most satisfactory consists of a flat body of moderately 
thin sole or trunk leather, with three or four sets of straps for 
securing it about the arrr}. 

This gives a hard polished surface, which will not trip the 
string, if it chances to hit the arm, while it protects the wearer 
from severe bruises, which would otherwise be received. 



64 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 

A simpler form, but one not recommended, is a shield-shaped 
rigid body, bound to the arm by elastic bands. 

FINGER TIPS. 
Gloves or finger tips must be worn to protect the fingers from 
injury. Many forms have been invented but few remain in favor. 
Nothing gives a better loose than a kid glove, but few have hard 
enough fingers to depend on so slight a protection. Whatever 
the material, it should be such as to enable the archer to feel the 
string in drawing, yet soft-faced leather should be avoided. Horse 
butt or a hard surfaced piece of calf skin have both given ex- 
cellent results. The forms most commonly used are the knuckle 




KNUCKLE TIP. 



or parrot beak, or the screw tip which has a small adjusting 
bolt or screw and nut set in the upper end. 




SCREW TIP. 



Another form much used by American archers is a simple stall 
made of calf skin and cut out at the point where the knuckle 
comes, thus providing a firm hold between the finger and tip at 
the moment of loosing. 




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Whatever the form of tip it should fit the finger perfectly and 
all three should be as nearly alike in material as possible. A bit 
of resin or glue dusted inside greatly assists in retaining the tips 
in place. 

Formerly grease was used upon the face of the tips to secure 
a sharp loose. Now it is seldom applied, talcum powder having 
proved a better substitute. 

The tassel used to wipe the arrow is made from wool and its 
use is strongly recommended. 

Belt and quiver have quite disappeared from the equipments of 
male archers, as the hip pocket has proved an excellent substi- 
tute, but to the lady they are still essential, serving both as re- 
pository for the arrows and the extra tackle which men can carry 
in their numerous pockets. 

STANDS. 

These should be formed from three pieces of wood or iron, 6 
feet, 6 inches long, joined at the top by a loose pintle, so as to 
permit their being spread in tripod form. A hook should be 
placed at the top of the central and others on each of the outer 
legs about 3 feet 3 inches from the top. These serve to hold the 
target at the proper height with the center four feet from the 
ground. If the stand is made from metal it is well to incase it 
with rubber hose or other soft covering so as to protect the 
arrows. 

And now a final word or so. Archery is a social sport and com- 
petition is essential to its full enjoyment. Get your neighbors in- 
terested, form a club, strive to excel by honest practice and you 
will be surprised to find how soon you will become an average 
shot. Yet there is but one field where he who wishes to take 
high rank can properly school himself. A single public meeting 
where he comes in touch with old and tried bowmen will teach 
more than one can elsewhere learn by months of practice. 



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National Archery Association of the United 
States of America 



Twenty-seventh Grand Annual Meeting 



Resolution of Thanks 

to 

Mr. Albert G. Spalding 



Resolved, That the thanks of the Grand National Arch- 
ery Association are hereby extended to Mr. Albert G. 
Spalding for the two beautiful and valuable gold medals 
presented by him to be subjects of Annual Competition at 
the meetings of this Association. No trophies more beau- 
tiful are among the treasures of the Association, and com- 
ing, as these do, from one who is not only skilled in 
masterhood of the long bow, but who was one of the 
founders of this Association, and a contestant at its first 
grand tournament, the gifts are peculiarly graceful and 
most highly appreciated. 

Resolved, That a certified copy of these resolutions be 
sent by the Secretary to Mr. Spalding. 

{Signed) Edward B. Weston President. 
Attest: W. G. Valentine, Secretary. 

Chicago, 111., August 17, 1905. 

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WHEN we secured the exclusive agency for the sale of the well 
known line of Archery Goods manufactured by Thos. Aldred, it 
was our idea that as headquarters for athletic goods of every de- 
scription in the Uuited States and Canada archers would find it con- 
venient to purchase their supplies through the various branch stores of 
A. G. Spalding & Bros. No manufacturer is better known in this line 
than Thomas Aldred, and his goods will be found eminently satisfactory. 
Expert archers will be able to select from our stock Bows, Arrows and 
other requisites made under his personal supervision, and possessing all 
the advantages which an experience of over fifty years enables a manu- 
facturer to add to the ordinary value of a well made* article. 

Archery has fluctuated in popularity during the past thirty years in 
in this country, but during all of that time the sport has held its place 
high in the estimation of peonle who have required out-of-door exercise 
of an invigorating nature, but not too violent. The antiquity of this form 
of amusement, and the general knowledge of the use of the various im- 
plements required, renders a special reference to these matters unneces- 
sary, but a few words regarding the selection of bows and arrows may 
not be out of place. 

Gentlemen's bows should be 6 feet and ladies* 5 feet to 5 feet 6 inches. 
Weight of your bow should be according to your strength, and particular 
care should be used in making selection to avoid picking one with too 
strong a pull. 

Gentlemen's arrows should measure 28 inches; sometimes longer ones 
are used. Ladies' arrows 24 and 25 inches. Arrows are weighed against 
new English silver coin. Ladies' weigh from 2/6 to 3/6 and gentlemen's 
4/- to 5/-, according to the distance — for instance, at 60 yards a heavier 
arrow may be used than at a hundred yards. When shooting in company 
arrows should be painted or marked differently for each person, so as to 
be distinguishable. 

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BOWS and ARROWS 

Suitable for Expert* Use 



No. YM. Men's English Yew. Extra good quality bow; 
weights 42 to 55 lbs.; length 6 feet. Each bow in a baize 
bag. . . . . . . . Each, $24.00 

No. LM. Men's Lancewood. Special quality bow; weights 
38 to 55 lbs.; 6 feet long. . . . . Each, $8.00 

No. PF. Men's Footed Arrows. With T. A.'s parallel 
points; painted between feathers and peacock feathers; 
size 28 inches; weights 4/6, 4/9 and 5/-. Dozen, $10 00 

Arrows are packed one dozen each size and 

weight in pasteboard box, and match exactly; 

also in marking on arrows themselves. 

Remember, we are sole agents for the United States and 
Canada for Thos. Aldred's World Famed Archery Goods. 



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^— ^ "\ Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete •* c —^ 

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No. YW. Ladies' English Yew. Extra good quality bow; 
weights 26 to 38 lbs.; length 5 feet 6 inches. Each bow 
in a baize bag Each, $20.00 

No. SW. Ladies' Spanish Yew. Special quality bow; 
weights 26 to 38 lbs.; length 5 feet 6 inches. Each bow 
in a baize bag Each, $16. co 

No. LW. Ladies' Lancewood. Special quality bow; 
weights 20 to 38 lbs.; length 5 feet 6 inches. Each, $6 00 

No. PW. Ladies' Footed Arrows. With T. A.'s parallel 
points; painted between feathers and peacock feathers; size 
25 inches; weights s/3 and 3/6. . . Dozen, $10. co 

Arrows are packed one dozen each size and 

weight in pasteboard box, and match exactly; 

also in marking on arrows themselves. 

Remember, we are sole agents for the United States an 1 
Canada for Thos. Aldred's World Famed Archery Goods. 



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Straw Targets 

Painted in bright colors. 

Easily distinguishable at a 

distance. Five circles count 

as follows: 

Gold Centre 9 

Red 7 

Inner Whi^e or Elue. . . 5 

Black 3 

Outer White 1 



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A pair of targets should be in the 
field to save time and trouble. 



i8-inch diameter. 


Each, 


$1.50 


24-inch diameter. 


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27-inch diameter. 


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42-inch diameter. 


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No. 2. 15-inch 2-feathered arrows, 
plain, brass point. . Doz., 50c. 

No. 3. 18-inch 2-feathered arrows, 
plain, brass point. . Doz., 75c. 
No. 4. 21-inch 3-feathered arrows, 
plain, brass point. . Doz., $1.00 
No. 5, 24-inch 3-feathered arrows, 
nicely painted and polished, brass 
point. . . . Doz., $1.50 
No. 6. 25-inch 3-feathered arrows, 
nicely painted and polished, steel 
point. . . . Doz., $2.25 
No. 7. 28-inch 3-feathered arrows, nicely painted and pol- 
ished, steel point. One dozen in box. . Doz., $2.75 
No. 12. 28-inch 3-feathered arrows, extra quality, nicely 
painted and gilt, steel point. One dozen in box. $4.50 
No. 21. 25-inch Ladies* best footed, with parallel points, 
painted and gilt and painted between feathers. One 
dozen, matched, in box. .... Doz., $8.00 
No. 22. 28-inch Gents' best footed, with parallel points, 
painted and gilt, and painted between feathers. One 
dozen, matched, in box. .... Doz., $9.00 



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Reversible Lancewood 
Bows 

No. 1. Length 3 feet, nicely polished, 

velvet handle. . . . Each, 25c. 
No. 2. Length 3 feet 6 inches, nicely 

polished, velvet handle. . Each, 50c. 
No. 3. Length 4 feet, nicely polished, 

velvet handle. . . . Each, 75c. 
No. 4. Length 4 feet 6 inches, nicely 

polished, velvet handle. . Each, $1.00 
No. 5. Length 5 feet, nicely polished, 

velvet handle. . . . Each, $1.25 

Lancewood Bows— Self 
Made to Weight 

These are fine quality, imported, and will 

give the best of satisfaction. 
No. 24. Ladies', length 5 feet, 20 to 38 

pounds Each, $2.50 

No. 25. Ladies, ' length 5 feet 3 inches, 

20 to 38 pounds. . . . Each, $3.00 
No. 26. Ladies,' length 6 feet, 38 to 55 

pounds Each, $3.50 



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Lemonwood Bows— Special Quality 

Special Ladies'. Length 5 feet 3 inches, horn 

tipped, French polished, with best Flemish string, 

20 to 38 lbs. 

No. A. Each, S4.00 

Special Gentlemen's. Length 6 feet, horn tip- 
ped, French polished, with best Flemish string, 
38 to 55 lbs. 
No. B. Each, $5.00 



Bow Strings 

Best quality Flemish strings, 5, 5 T A or 6 feet. 

No. 43. Each, 75c. 

No. 45. Cotton strings. Each, 25c. 



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Arm Guard Glove Quiver and Belt 

Archery Quiver and Belt 

No. 26. For men. Nicely finished substantial tan leather belt, with 
leather covered buckle. Quiver is of metal, leather covered and well 
made. Each, $2.25 

No. 13. For ladies. Dark green leather, similar to above but smaller in 
size. Excellent quality throughout Each, $2.00 



No. X. 
No. Y. 



Archery Arrow Points (Steel) 

For ladies' arrows. 

For men's arrows. 



Each, 



10c. 
10c. 



Archery Cloves 

No. 18. For men. Good quality tan leather back; silk elastic strap: 3 
leather finger tips Each, 90c. 

No. 2. For ladies. Good quality black leather back; silk elastic strap; 3 
leather finger tips , Each, 80c. 

No. 3 Same quality as No. 2, but laced finger tips. . . 90c. 

Archery Arm Guards 

No. 23. For men. Good quality heavy tan leather, nicely finished; silk 

elastic straps Each, $1.25 

No. 8. For ladies. Black leather, nicely finished; silk elastic straps. 1.25 



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Archery Goods 

Archery Finger Tips 

No. 5. Ladies' knuckle tips. Laced. . Set of 3, $1.25 
No. 20. Men's knuckle tips. Laced. . " " 1.25 

Horn Tips for Archery Bows 

No. O. For ladies' bows. .... Pair, 50c. 

No. M. For men's bows. . . . . " 60c. 

Archery Bow Bags 

No. 44. Good quality heavy green baize. Two sizes: 
6 feet and 5 feet 6 inches; for ladies' and men's 
bows Each, 40c. 

Archery Tassels 

No. 32. Ladies' green tassels. . . . Each, 50c. 
No. 34. Men's green tassels. . . . . " 60c. 



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SPALDING CHEST WEIGHT No. 2 

(See illustration on opposite page) 

An ideal machine for home use. Well made and easy run- 
ning. Rods are % inch coppered spring steel; bearings are 
hardened steel cone points, running in soft gray iron, 
noiseless and durable. Weight carriage packed with felt, 
good for long wear, but easily removed and replaced when 
necessary without the use of glue or wedges of any kind. 
Weight carriage strikes on rubber bumpers. Weights are 
5 pound iron dumb bells, one to each carriage, and may be 
removed and used as dumb bells if desired. Wall and floor 
boards are hard wood, nicely finished and stained. All 
castings heavily japanned. Every part of machine guaran- 
teed free of defect. 

No. 2. Each, $5.00 



SPALDING CHEST WEIGHT No. 4 

Same type and general design as No. 2, but rods are of 
larger diameter and both rods and wheels are polished and 
nickel- plated. This machine is a decidedly neat and at- 
tractive piece of apparatus for the home and is well worth 
the additional cost. 

No. 4. Each, $7.00 



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Head Attachment 
Ready for use by simply 
snapping to one of the han- 
dles. Each, $1.00 



Foot Gear Attachment 

Readily attached to handle; 

can be worn with or without 

shoe. Each, $1.00 



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Gold Medal Wood Dumb Bells 

Natural Color, Lathe Polished, High Finish 
Model A 

Spalding Gold Medal Dumb Bells are made of selected 

first grade clear maple, and are perfect in balance. 

Each bell bears f ac-simile of the Spalding Gold Medal, 

and one pair is wrapped in each paper bag. 

Model A. 

Weights specified are for each bell. 



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Spalding Trade-Mark quality. Made of good material 

and superior in shape and finish to the best wood 

dumb bells of other makes. Each pair wrapped in 

paper bag. 

Model A W. 

Weights specified are for each bell. 
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IN all athletic contests the implements and ^^ CMl 
apparatus must conform to the official rules ^ J H jjl 
as laid down by the governing bodies of the ^^ * *\ 
various sports, the object being to enable all contestants to c 
pete under uniform conditions and with the same kind of an im 
ment, for a record in any sport will not be allowed unless 
official implement is used. That is why Spalding implerc 
are always selected, because they never vary in weight 
measurement, but invariably conform to the rules. . . 





THE above illustration shows the Stadium at St. Louis, in v 
the Olympic Games of 1904 were held. The field, which 
designed and equipped by A. G. Spalding & Bros., was dec 
by experts to be t>e most r»^rf ect outdoor athletic plant ever 1 




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Exposition, recognizing the importance 
of the OLYMPIC GAMES and the value of 
blishing authentic Olympic records, selected Spalding Athletic 
lements for exclusive official use in connection with the 
mpic Games (held in the Stadium of the Exposition, from 
f to November) because of their acknowledged superiority, 
Mity and official standing. For over a quarter of a century 
G. Spalding & Bros.* implements have been officially used. 



E building in the background is the Model Gymnasium, which 
was entirely equipped by A. G. Spalding & Bros. . with an 
bit that was pronounced a model one by American and 
>pean experts and the International Jury of the Exposition, 





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are made of selected first grade 
clear maple, in two popular 
models, and are perfect in bal- 
ance. Each club bears fac-simile 
of the Spalding Gold Medal, and 
one pair is wrapped in each paper 
bag. 

Model £. 

Weights specified are for each 
club. 

Per Pair. 
$0.60 
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Exhibition 
Clubs 

Handsomely finished in ebonite and made for 
exhibition and stage purposes. The clubs are 
hollow, with a large body, and although extremely 
light, represent a club weighing three pounds or 
more. 
No. A. Ebonite Finish. Per pair, $3.50 
No. A A. With German Silver Bands. Pair, $5.00 



iron Hangers for Indian Clubs and Dumb Bells 




Nicely 
Japanned. 



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No. 2. For Dumb Bells. . . 

No. 3. For Indian Clubs, with screws. 

No. 4. For Dumb Bells, with screws. . 

No. 5. For Indian Clubs, mounted on oak strips. 

No. 6. For Dumb Bells, mounted on oak strips. 




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two popular models. Each pair 
wrapped in paper bag. 

Model B S. 

Weights specified are for each 
club. 

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ft lb. . $0.25 



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Gold Medal Indian Clubs 

Natural Color, Lathe Polished, High Finish 

Spalding Gold Medal Indian Clubs 
are made of selected first grade 
clear maple, in two popular xiJ 
models, and are perfect in bal- || 
ance. Each club bears fac-simile 
of the Spalding Gold Medal, and 
one pair is wrapped in each paper 
bag. 

Model B. 

Weights specified are for each 
club. 

Per Pair. 
ji lb. . $0.45 



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The Spalding Gold Medal Racket, introduced by us last season, 
accompanied by the broadest guarantee ever given on an article 
of this kind, really proved the greatest sensation of the tennis 
season. Our care in designing the racket at first, and then in 
making certain that every detail of manufacture was absolutely 
best quality, brought to us players who were dissatisfied with 
rackets of unreliable quality. A number of championships were 
won by well-known players using the Gold Medal Racket. We 
use an elm insertion in shoulders after proving to our satisfaction 
by bitter experience that it is far superior to cane or other ma- 
terial for the purpose. 

No. GM. Mahogany Handle. Either Style A or Style 
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superb and perfect balance 
assured. Frame made of 
finest white ash, highly 
polished; combed mahog- 
any handle, leather capped; 
stringing of good quality 
lambs' gut, 



No. 8. 

"The Slocum/ 9 

Each, $3.00 

In this racket we have re- 
tained the old Slocum shape 
for players who prefer to 
stick to the style to which 
they have been so long 
accustomed. 



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MODELED on the expert 
Spalding shape. 
Frame of the finest selected 
white ash, highly polished; 
with combed mahogany 
handle; leather capped; 
stringing of good quality 
Oriental gut. 



No. 4. 
The Greenwood." 
Each, $2.00 



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YJT/E make a specialty of restring- 
ing rackets of every known 
make. The work is done by our 
most scientific stringers, and none 
but first quality gut is used. When 
sending rackets to us to be re- 
strung be sure to prepay charges 
on the package and mark with 
your name and address. Write us 
fj under separate cover full particu- 
lars regarding restringing. 

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No. I . Oriental Gut, white only. 
Each, $I.OO 

No. 2, Lambs' Gut, White, Red, 

or Red and White. 

Each, $f .50 

No. 3- Best Lambs' Gut, White, 

Red, or Red and White. 

Each, $2.50 



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'THIS game was originally intro- 
*■ duced for the purpose of prac- 
ticing various strokes at Lawn 
Tennis. It has now developed into 
a game having special merits of its 
own. The implements consist of 
an upright pole standing 9 or 10 
feet out of the ground, having a 
line marked round the pole 6 feet 
from the ground. Attached to 
the top of the pole is a piece of 
cord, at the end of which is fas- 
tened a Lawn Tennis ball. A line 
is drawn on the ground 3 feet from 
the pole on opposite sides of it. 
The players stand outside this line, 
using an ordinary Lawn Tennis 
racket. The game is to wind the 
cord, with the ball attached, round 
the pole and above the line. The 
game is usually started by tossing 
for service. The winner then takes 
the ball in his hand and with the 
racket drives it round the po.e, the 
opponent stops 
the progress of 
the ball and en- 
deavors to drive 
it back again 
and round the 
pole in the op- 
posite direc- 
tion. The player 

getting the ball round the pole and above the line wins the game. 
A set is usually the best of 11 games. The service may either be 
taken alternately or continuously until the server loses a game. 

No. 1. Tether Tennis Ball and Cord. . . Each, $ .75 
No. 2. Tether Pole, 14 foot. . 1.50 

No. 3. Tether Pole, 12 feet. . . . . " 1.00 
No. 5. . Marking Ropes for circle and dividing line, 
with staples. ...... Per set, 1.00 



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By Prof, E. B. Warman, the well known physical culture ex- 
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whole man is considered— brain and body. By following the 
instructions no apparatus is required. The book is adapted 
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the fingers, wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck, hips, knees, an- 
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and chest; waist; sides; back and abdomen; bowing; bending; 
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By Prof. E. B. Warman, the well known lecturer and author- 
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fare for muscle-makers; what to eat and drink; a simple diet; 
an opinion on brain food; why is food required? drinking wa- 
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nutrition, food values compared, the efficacy of sugar, sugar food for muscular 
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why we eat some foods; hints on drinking— water, milk, buttermilk, tea, coffee, 
how to remain young; hints on bathing— cold, hot, warm, tepid, salt, Russian, 
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all Intercollegiate and other Associations for over a quarter of a 
century. Each ball wrapped in tinfoil and put in a separate box, 
and sealed in accordance with the regulations of the National 
League and American Association. Warranted to last a full game 
when used under ordinary conditions. 

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No, VG. Best quality worsted, heavy weight, gilt buttons. 

Made up in Gray and White only. . Each, $6.00 

No. CJ. Fine worsted, standard weight, gilt buttons. 

Made up in Gray and White only. . Each, $5.00 

Spalding Golf Sweater 

Vest Collar 

[No. BO. Made in Gray and White only. Moderately/ 
open neck, good weight, finest lamb's wool. Ribbed at 
bottom of skirt and cuffs. . . . Each, $5.00 



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Golf 
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Crescent Driver 

The heads are made of the best selected dogwood and persimmon; the 

shafts of second growth hickory, well seasoned. An entirely hand-made 

club. All the latest models. 

Socket* Drivers and Brassies. Each, $ 1 .50 




CRESCENT IRON GOLF CLUBS 

The heads are all hand-forged from the finest mild steel; the shafts of 
well selected sezond growth hickory, thoroughly seasoned. They are 
perfect as to shape, lie and weight, and well finished. Made in rights or 
lefts, and for men or women. In Cleeks, Mashies, Niblics, Mid-Irons, 
Driving Irons, Lof ters, Putters and other popular models. 

Crescent, Iron Golf Clubs. Each, $ 1 .50 



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Athletic Training 
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(Spalding's Athletic Library No. 246) 

By GEO. W. ORTON 




This book is the most complete work of its kind yet attempted. The 
compiler is Geo. W. Orton, of the University of Pennsylvania, a 
famous athlete himself and who is well qualified to give instructions 
to the beginner. Each event in the intercollegiate programme is 
treated of separately, both in regards to method of training and form. 
By following the directions given, the young athlete will be sure to 
benefit himself without the danger of overworking, as many have done 
through ignorance, rendering themselves unfitted for their task when 
the day of competition arrived. Illustrated with numerous full page 
pictures of leading athletes in action. 

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SPALDING CHEST WEIGHT No. 2 

(See illustration en opposite page) 

An ideal machine for home use. Well made and easy run- 
ning. Rods are ^ inch coppered spring steel; bearings are 
hardened steel cone points, running in soft gray iron, 
noiseless and durable. Weight carriage packed with felt, 
good for long wear, but easily removed and replaced when 
necessary without the use of glue or wedges of any kind. 
Weight carriage strikes on rubber bumpers. Weights are 
5 pound iron dumb bells, one to each carriage, and may be 
removed and used as dumb bells if desired. Wall and floor 
boards are hard wood, nicely finished and stained. All 
castings heavily japanned. Every part of machine guaran- 
teed free of defect. 

No. 2. Each, $5.00 



SPALDING CHEST WEIGHT No. 4 

Same type and general design as No. 2, but rods are of 
larger diameter and both rods and wheels are polished and 
nickel- plated. This machine is a decidedly neat and at- 
tractive piece of apparatus for the home and is well worth 
the additional cost. 

No. 4. Each, $7.00 



Head Attachment 
Ready for use by simply 
snapping to one of the han- 
dles. Each, $1.00 



Foot Gear Attachment 

Readily attached to handle; 

can be worn with or without 

shoe. Each, $1.00 



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The Bladders used in all our Striking Bags are made 
of pure Para Rubber and are Fully Guaranteed 

All our single end bags are made with solid leather top, through center 
of which rope passes, making them the most certain in action of any. 
Laces on side at top, so that the bladder can be inflated without inter- 
fering with rope. Each bag is most carefully inspected and then packed 
complete in box with bladder, lace and rope. 

No. 19. Made of highest quality Patna 
kid, the lightest and strongest of 
leather. Sewed with linen thread, 
double stitched and red welted seams. 
Especially suitable for exhibition work, 
and a very fast bag. . Each, $7.00 

No. 19S. Same material as in No. 19, 
but furnished with special light bladder 
and weighs only 7-oz. complete. The 
fastest bag made, but very strong and 
durable Each, $7.00 

No. 18. The "Fitzsimmons Special." 
Made of finest selected olive Napa 
tanned leather, extra well made; double 
stitched, red welted seams and rein- 
forced throughout. For training pur- 
poses particularly this bag will be 
found extremely satisfactory in every 
respect. . . . Each, $5.00 
No. 18S. Same as No. 18, but smaller in size and lighter. Intended for 
very speedy work Each, $5.00 

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The Bladaers used in all our Striking Bags are made 
of pure Para Rubber and are Fully Guaranteed 

All our single end bags are made with solid leather top, through center 
of which rope passes, making them the most certain in action of any. 
Laces on side at top, so that the bladder can be inflated without inter- 
fering with rope. Each bag is most carefully inspected and then packed 
complete in box with bladder, lace and rope. 

No. 20. Made of finest selected calfskin, double stitched, red welted 
seams and reinforced throughout. Very fast and a durable bag for 
gymnasium u«e. * Each, $5.50 

No. 12. Made of olive tanned leather, specially selected; double stitched, 
red welted seams and reinforced throughout. Excellent for quick 
work . Each, $4.00 

No. 10. Made of specially tanned brown glove leather; double stitched, 
red welted seams and reinforced throughout. Well made in every 
particular. . Each, $3.00 

No. 17. Made of fine craven tanned leather, well finished; double 
stitched, red welted seams and reinforced throughout. A good all 
around bag Each, $2.50 

No. 16. Made of extra fine grain leather; full size and lined through- 
out Each, $2.00 

No. 15. Made of olive tanned leather; full size and lined throughout; 
red welted seams Each, $1.50 

No. 14. Good quality brown leather; lined throughout. . 1.00 



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wall plate. 

The metal disk against which the 
bag strikes constitutes one of the 
best features ever incorporated in an 
arrangement of this character, render- 
ing it almost noiseless and very quick 
in action. 

Suitable particularly for the home, 
and^ very useful to professional and 
business men who find a little exercise 
necessary to keep in condition. 

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The Spalding Official 
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WE have spared no expense in making this ball perfect in 
every detail, and offer it as the finest foot ball ever pro- 
duced. Each ball is thoroughly tested, packed in a sepa- 
rate box and sealed, so that our customers are guaranteed a 
perfect ball inside when same is received with seal unbroken. A 
polished and nickel-plated brass foot ball inflater and lacing 
needle will be packed with each Intercollegiate foot ball without 
extra charge. Used exclusively by all the leading universities, 
colleges and athletic associations without exception. 

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An Association Foot Ball that 
Is Right in Every Particular 

Made in the im- 
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"black button" 
ends. This con- 
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construction 
known for a round 
ball. It is made 
of special English 
grain leather and 
in every way con- 
forms to the balls 
used by the best 
teams on the other side. Each ball is packed 
complete with a pure Para rubber guaranteed 
bladder, a foot ball inflater, rawhide lace, and a 
lacing needle in sealed box, and contents guaran- 
teed perfect if seal is unbroken. 

No H. "Official" Association Foot, Ball 
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Made of the very finest 
Australian lamb's wool, and 
exceedingly soft and pleasant 
to wear. They are full fash- 
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without seams of any kind. 
The various grades in our 
"Highest Quality" Sweat- 
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Spalding's Athletic Library is devoted to all athletic sports and pas- 
times, indoor and outdoor, and is the recognized American cyclopedia of 
sport. Each book is complete in itself; and those sports which are gov- 
erned by National Associations always designate Spalding's Athletic 
Library as the official publication. This gives to each book the official 
authority to contain the rules. Each year the books are brought up to 
date, with the latest rules, new ideas, new pictures and valuable informa- 
tion, thus making the series the most valuable of its kind in the world. 
The price, 10 cents per copy, places them in the reach of all, and no one's 
library can be complete unless all numbers are found therein. 




No. fS-How to Play Hand Bali 

By the world's champion, Michael Egan, 
of Jersey City. This book has been re- 
written and brought up to date in every 
particular. Every play is thoroughly ex- 
plained by text and diagram. The 
numerous illustrations consist of full 
pages made from photographs of 
Champion Egan in action. Price 10 cents. 



No. 14 Curling 

A short history of this famous Scottish 
pastime, with instructions for play, rules 
of the game, definitions of terms and dia- 
grams of different shots. Price 10 cents. 



No. 23 Canoeing 

By C. Bowyer Vaux. Paddling, sailing, 
cruising and racing canoes and their uses; 
with hints on rig and management; the 
choice of a canoe ; sailing canoes ; racing 
regulations; canoeing and camping. Fully 
illustrated. Price 10 cents. 



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No. 27-College Athletics 

M. C. Murphy, the well-known athletic 
j trainer, now with Pennsylvania, the 
author of this book, has written it especi- 
ally for the schoolboy and college man, 
but it is invaluable for the athlete who 
wishes to excel in any branch of athletic 
sport. The subjects comprise the follow- 
I ing articles: Training, starting, sprint- 
ing; how to train for the quarter, half, 
mile and longer distances; walking; high and broad jumping; hurdling; 
pole vaulting; throwing the hammer. It is profusely illustrated with 
pictures of leading athletes, and has been revised for the season of 1906. 
^Price 10 cents. 




No. 29— Exercising With 
Pulley Weights 

By Dr. Henry S. Anderson, instructor 
in heavy gymnastics Yale gymnasium, 
Anderson Normal School, Chautauqua 
University. In conjunction with a chest 
machine, anyone with this book can be- 
come perfectly developed. Contains all 
the various movements necessary to become proficient and of well- 
developed physique. Price 10 cents. 




No. 55-Offlcial Sporting 
Rules 

Contains rules not found in other publi- 
cations for the government of many 
sports; rules for wrestling, cross-country 
running, shuffleboard, skating, snowshoe- 
ing, quoits, potato racing, professional 
racing, racquets, pigeon flying, dog 
racing, pistol and revolver shooting. Price 10 cents. 





No. 87— Athletic Primer 

Edited by James E. Sullivan, Secretary- 
Treasurer of the Amateur Athletic Union; 
tells how to organize an athletic club, how 
to conduct an athletic meeting, and gives 
rules for the government of athletic meet- 
ings; contents also include directions for 
building a track and laying out athletic 
grounds, and a very instructive article on 

training ; fully illustrated with pictures of leading athletes in action. 

Price 10 cents. 

No. I02— Ground Tumbling 

By Prof. Henry Walter Worth, who was 
for years physical director of the Armour 
Institute of Technology. Any boy, by 
reading this book and following the in- 
structions, which are drawn from life, 
can become a proficient tumbler: all the 
various tricks explained. Price 10 cents. 




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No. 104— The Grading of 
Gymnastic Exercises 

By G. M. Martin, Physical Director of 
I the Y. M. C. A. of Youngstown, Ohio. It 
is a book that should be in the hands of 
I every physical director of the Y. M. C. A., 
I school, club, college, etc. The contents 
comprise: The place of the class in physical training; grading of exer- 
cises and season schedules— grading of men, grading of exercises, season 
schedules for various classes, elementary and advanced classes, leaders, 
optional exercises, examinations, college and school work; calisthenic 
exercises, graded apparatus exercises and general massed class exercises. 
Nearly 200 pages. Price 10 cents. 




No. 124— How to Become a 
Gymnast 

By Robert Stoll, of the New York A. C, 
the American champion on the flying 
rings from 1885 to 1892. Any boy who 
frequents a gymnasium can easily follow 
the illustrations and instructions in this 
book and with a little practice become 
proficient on the horizontal and parallel 
bars, the trapeze or the "horse." Price 10 cents. 





No. 128-How to Row 

By E. J. Giannini, of the New York A. 
C, one of America's most famous ama- 
teur oarsmen and champions. This book 
will instruct any one who is a lover of 
rowing how to become an expert. It is 
fully illustrated, showing how to hold the 
oars, the finish of the stroke and other 
information that will prove valuable to 
the beginner. Contains also the official 
laws of boat racing. Price 10 cents. 



No. 1 29- Water Polo 

By Gus Sundstrom, instructor at the 
New York A. C. It treats of every detail, 
the individual work of the players, the 
practice of the team, how to throw 
he ball, With illustrations and many valu- 
ble hints. Price 10 cents. 



No. 138 Official Croquet 
Guide 

Contains directions for playing, dia- 
grams of important strokes, description 
of grounds, instructions for the begin- 
ner, terms used in the game, and the 
official playing rules. Price 10 cents. 



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No- 140-Wrestling 

Catch as catch can style. By E. H. 
Hitchcock, M. D., of Cornell, and R. F. 
Nelligan, of Amherst College. The book 
contains nearly seventy illustrations of the 
different holds, photographed especially, 
and so described that anybody who desires 
to become expert in wrestling can, with 
little effort, learn every one. Price 10 cents. 

No. 142-Physical Training 
Simplified 

By Prof. E. B. Warraan, the well-known 
physical culture expert. Is a complete, 
thorough and practical book where the 
whole man is considered— brain and body. 
By following the instructions no appara- 
tus is required. The book is adapted for 
both sexes. The exercises comprise directions as follows: how to stand; 
how to sit; how to rest; breathing; exercises for the fingers, wrists, 
elbows shoulders, neck, hips, knees, ankles; a word about the muscles; 
the arms and thighs; shoulders and chest; waist; sides; back and ab- 
domen; bowing: bending; twisting; the liver squeezer, etc., etc. Fully 
illustrated. Price 10 cents. 

No. 143 -Indian Clubs and 
Dumb-bells 

Two of the most popular forms of home 
or gymnasium exercise. This book is 
written by America's amateur champion 
club swinger, J. H. Dougherty. It is 
clearly illustrated, by which any novice 
can become an expert. Price 10 cents. 

No-149-TheCareof the Body 

A book that all who value health should 
I read and follow its instructions. By Prof. 
E.B.Warman, the well known lecturer and 
I authority on physical culture. The subject 
is thoroughly treated, as a glance at the 
following small portion of the contents 
shows: An all-around athlete; muscular 
Christianity ; eating; diet— various opin- 
ions; bill of fare for brain workers; bill of fare for muscle-makers: what 
to eat and drink; a simple diet; an opinion on bram food: why is food 
required? drinking water; nutrition-how food nourishes the body; a 
day's food, how used; constituents of a day's ration— beefsteak, pota- 
toes bread, butter, water; germs of disease, etc. Price 10 cents. 

No. 154-Field Hockey 

To those in need of vigorous and health- 
ful out-of-doors exercise, this game is 
recommended highly. Its healthful at- 
tributes are manifold and the interest of 
player and spectator alike is kept active 
throughout the progress of the game. 
The game is prominent in the sports at 
Vassar, Smith, Wellesley,Bryn Mawr and 
other leading colleges. Price 10 cents. 





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No. 1 56-The Athlete's Guide 

How to become an athlete. It contains 
full instructions for the beginner, telling 
how to sprint, hurdle, jump and throw 
weights, general hints on training; in fact, 
this book is one of the most complete on 
the subject that has ever appeared. 
Special chapters contain valuable advice 
to beginners and important A. A. U. rules 

and their explanations, while the pictures comprise many scenes showing 

champions in action. Price 10 cents. 





of leading players in action. 



No. 157-How to Play Lawn 
Tennis 

A complete description of lawn tennis; 
a lesson for beginners and directions tell- 
ing how to make the most important 
strokes; styles and skill of the experts; the 
American twist service; how to build and 
keep a court. Illustrated from photographs 
Price 10 cents. 



No. 158-lndoor and Out- 
door Gymnastic Games 

Without question one of the best 
books of its kind ever published. Com- 
piled by Prof. A. M. Chesley, the well- 
known Y. M. A.C. physical director. 
It is a book that will prove valuable to 
indoor and outdoor gymnasiums, 
schools, outings and gatherings where there are a number to be 
amused. The games described comprise a list of 120, divided into several 
groups. Price 10 cents. 




No. 161-Ten Minutes' Exer- 
cise for Busy Men 

By Dr. Luther Halsey Gulick, Director 
of Physical Training in the New York 
public schools. Anyone who is look- 
ing for a concise and complete course of 
physical education at home would do well 
_ _ — , to procure a copy of this book. Ten 
minutes' work as directed is exercise anyone can follow. It already has 
hada large sale and has been highly commended by all who have followed 
its instructions. Nearly 100 pages of illustrations and 100 of text. 
Price 10 cents. 




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No. 162-Boxing Guide 

For many years books have been issued 
on the art of boxing, but it has remained 
for us to arrange a book that we think is 
sure to fill all demands. It contains over 
70 pages of illustrations showing all the 
latest blows, posed especially for this book 
under the supervision of a well-known 
instructor of boxing, who makes a 
specialty of teaching and knows how to impart his knowledge. They are 
so arranged that anyone can easily become proficient. A partial list of the 
contents include: The correct position; clenching the fist; gauging distance; 
the first principles of hitting; the elements of defence; feinting; knockout 
blows; chin punch; the blow under the ear; the famous solar plexus knock- 
out; th* heart blow; famous blows and their originators: Fitzsimmons 
contribution; the McCoy corkscrew; the kidney punch; the liver punch; 
the science of boxing; proper position of hand and arm; left hook to 
face; hook to the jaw; how to deliver the solar plexus; correct delivery 
of a right uppercut; blocking a right swing and sending a right uppercut 
to chin; blocking a left swing and sending a left uppercut to chin: the 
side step, etc., etc.; hints on training, diet and breathing; how to tram; 
rules for boxing. Price 10 cents. 

No. 165-The Art of Fencing 

This is a new book by Regis and Louis 
Senac, of New York, famous instructors 
and leading authorities on the subject. 
Messrs. Senac give in detail how every 
move should be made, and tell it so clearly 
that anyone can follow the instructions. 
It is illustrated with sixty full page pic- 
tures, posed especially for this book. Price 10 cents. 

No. 166-How to Swing 
Indian Clubs 

By Prof. E. B.Warman, the well- 
known exponent of physical cul- 
ture. By following the directions 
carefully anyone can become an 
expert. Price 10 cents. 

No. 167-Quoits 

By M. W. Deshong. The need of a book 
on this interesting game has been felt by 
many who wished to know the fine points 
and tricks used by the experts. Mr. 
Deshong explains them, with illustrations, 
so that a novice can readily understand. 
Price 10 cents. 

No. 170-Push Ball 

Played with an air-inflated 
ball 6 feet in diameter, weigh- 
ing about 50 pounds. A side 
consists of eleven men. This 
book contains the official rules 
and a sketch of the game; illus- 
trated. Price 10 cents. 



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No. 174-Distance and Cross 
Country Running 

By George Orton, the famous University 
of Pennsylvania runner. Tells how to be- 
come proficient at the quarter, half, mile, 
the longer distances, and cross-country 
running and steeplechasing, with instruc- 
tions for training and schedules to be ob- 
served when preparing for a contest. Illustrated with numerous pictures 
of leading athletes in action, with comments by the editor on the good and 
bad points shown. Price 10 cents. 

No. 177-How to Swim 

By J. H. Sterrett, the leading authority 
on swimming . in America. The instruc- 
tions will interest the expert as well as the 
novice; the illustrations were made from 
photographs especially posed, showing the 
swimmer in clear water; a valuable feature 
is the series of "land drill" exercises for 
the beginner, which is illustrated by many drawings. The contents com- 
prise: A plea for eduction in swimming; swimming as an exercise and for 
development; land drill exercises; plain swimming; best methods of 
1 earning; the breast stroke; breathing; under-arm side stroke; scientific 
strokes— over-arm side stroke; double over-arm or "trudgeon" stroke* 
touching and turning; training for racing; ornamental swimming; float- 
i ng; diving; running header; back dive; diving feet foremost; the propel- 
ler; marching on the water; swimming on the back; amateur swimming 
rules; amateur plunging rules.. Price 10 cents. 

No. 178-How to Train for 
Bicycling 

Gives methods of the best riders when' 
training for long or short distance races; 
hints on training. Revised and up-to-date 
in every particular. Price 10 cents. 

No. 180-Ring Hockey 

A new game for the gymnasium, in- 
vented by Dr. J„ M. Vorhees of Pratt 
Institute, Brooklyn, that has sprung into 
instant popularity ; as exciting as basket 
ball. This book contains official rules. 
Price 10 cents. 

No, 182-AII-Around 
Athletics 

Gives in full the method of scoring the 
All-Around Championship, giving percen- 
tage tables showing what each man 
receives for each performance in each of 
I the ten events. It contains as well in- 
| structive articles on how to train for the 
All-Around Championship. Illustrated 
with many pictures of champions in action and scenes at all-around 
meets. Price 10 cents. 




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No. 185-Health Hints 

A series of articles by Prof. E. B. War- 
man, the well known lecturer and author- 
ity on physical culture. Prof. Warman 
treats very interestingly of health influ- 
enced by insulation; health influenced 
by underwear; health influenced by color; 
exercise, who needs it? Price 10 cents. 




No* 188-Lawn Hockey, 
Tether Tennis, Coif Cro- 
quet, Volley Ball, Hand 
Tennis, Garden Hockey, 
Parlor Hockey, Badmin- 
ton 

Containing the rules for each game. 
Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 




games, bean bag 
Price 10 cents. 



No. 189-Rules for Games 

Compiled by Jessie H. Bancroft, director 
of physical training, department of edu- 
cation, New York City. These games are 
intended for use at recesses, and all but 
the team games have been adapted to large 
classes. Suitable for children from three 
to eight years, and include a great variety, 
divided under the general heads of ball 
i, circle games, singing and miscellaneous games. 



No. 191-How to Punch the 
Bag 

By W. H. Rothwell ("Young Corbett"). 
This book is undoubtedly the best treatise 
on bag punching that has ever been 
printed. Every variety of blow used in 
training is shown and explained. The 

pictures comprise thirty-three full page 

reproductions of Young Corbett as he appears while at work in his 
training quarters. The photographs were taken by our special artist and 
cannot be seen in any other publication. Fancy bag punching is treated 
by a well known theatrical bag puncher, who shows the latest tricks. 
Price 10 cents. 





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No. 193-How to Play Basket 
Ball 

By G. T. Hepbron, editor of the Official 
Basket Ball Guide. Contains full instruc- 
tions for players, both for the expert and 
the novice, duties of officials, and specially 
posed full page pictures showing the cor- 
rect and incorrect methods of playing. 
The demand for a book of this character is fully satisfied in this publica- 
tion, as many points are included which could not be incorporated in the 
annual publication of the Basket Ball Guide for want of room. Price 
10 cents. 

No. 194-Racquets, Squash- 
Racquets and Court Tennis 

The need of an authoritative handbook 
at a popular price on these games is filled 
by this book. How to play each game is 
thoroughly explained, and all the difficult 
strokes shown by special photographs 
taken especially for this book. Contains 

the official rules for each game, with photographs of well known courts. 

Price 10 cents. 

No. 195 Official Roque Guide 

The official publication of the National 
Roque Association of America. Edited by 
Prof. Charles Jacobus, ex-champion. Con- 
tains a description of the courts and their 
construction, diagrams of the field, illustra- 
tions, rules and valuable information con- 
cerning the game of roque. Price 10 cents. 

No. 1 99-Equestrian Polo 
Guide 

Compiled by H. L. FitzPatrick of the 
New York Sun. Illustrated with portraits 
of leading players and contains most useful 
information for polo players in relation to 
playing the game, choosing of equipment 
and mounts; contains the official rules and 
handicaps of the National Association Price 10 cents. 





No. 200 Dumb-Bells 
This is undoubtedly the best work on 
I dumb-bells that has ever been offered. 
The author, Mr. G. Bojus, was formerly 
superintendent of physical culture in the 
Elizabeth (N.J.) public schools, instructor 
I at Columbia University (New York), 
I instructor for four years at the Columbia 
summer school, and is now proprietor of the Park Place Gymnasium, at 
14 Park Place, New York City. The book contains. 200 photographs 
of all the various exercises, with the instructions in large, readable type. 
It should be in the hands of every teacher and pupil of physical culture,, 
and is invaluable for home exercise as well T Price 10 cents. 




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No. 20! - Lacrosse - From 
Candidate to Team 

By William C. Schmeisser, captain 
Johns Hopkins University champion 
intercollegiate lacrosse team of 1902 ; 
edited by Ronald T. Abercrombie, ex- 
captain and coach of Johns Hopkins 
University lacrosse team, 1900-1904. 
Every position is thoroughly explained in a most simple and concise man- 
ner, rendering it the best manual of the game ever published. Illustrated 
with numerous snapshots of important plays. Price 10 cents. 

No. 202 -How to Play Base 
Ball 

Edited by T. H. Murnane. New and re- 
vised edition. Contents: How to become a 
batter, by Napoleon Lajoie, James Collins, 
Hugh Jennings and Jesse Tannehill; how 
to run the bases, by Jack Doyle and Frank 
L. Chance; advice to base runners, by 
James E. Sullivan, Sec.-Treas. A.A.U.; how to become a good pitcher, 
by Cy Young, "Rube" Waddell and Bert Cunningham; on curve pitchinc, 
by Cy Young, James J. Callahan, Frank Donahue, Vic Willis, William 
Dineen and Charley Nichols; how to become a good catcher, by Eddie 
Phelps, William Sullivan and M. J. Kittridge; how to play first base, by 
Hugh Jennings; how to play second base, by Napoleon Lajoie and William 
Gleason; how to play third base, by James Collins and Lave Cross; how 
to play shortstop, by Herman Long; how to play the infield, by Charles 
A. Comiskey; how to play the outfield, by Fred Clarke; the earmarks 
of a ball player, by John J. McGraw; good advice for players; how to 
organize a team; how to manage a team; how to score a game; how to 
umpire a game; base ball rules interpreted for boys. Price 10 cents. 

No. 207-Bowling on the 
Green; or, Lawn Bowls 

How to construct a green ; noeessary equip- 
ment; how to play the game, and the offi- 
cial rules as promulgated by the Scottish 
Bowling Association. Edited by Mr. James 
W. Greig. Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 

No.208-Physical Education 
and Hygiene 

This is the fifth of the Physical Training 
series, by Prof. E. B. Warman (see Nos. 
142, 149 166, 185, 213, 261), and a glance at 
the contents shows the variety of subjects: 
Chapter I— Basic principles; longevity. 
Chapter II— Hints on eating ; food values; 
the uses of salt. Chapter III- Medicinal value of certain foods. 
Chapter IV— The efficacy of sugar; sugar, food for muscular 
work ; eating for strength and endurance ; fish as brain food ; food 
for the children. Chapter V— Digestibility ; bread; appendicitis 
due to flour. Chapter VI- Hints on drinking- Water, milk, butter- 
milk, tea, coffee ; how to remain young. Chapter VII— Hints on bathing ; 
cold, hot, warm, tepid, salt, sun, air, Russian, Turkish, cabinet. Chapter 
VIII— Hints on breathing; breathlessness, heart strain, second wine 1 , 
yawning, the art of yogi. Price 10 cents. 




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No. 209 - How to 
come a Skater 



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Contains advice for beginners: 
how to become a figure skater 
thoroughly explained, with many- 
diagrams showing how to do all 
the different tricks of the best 
figure skaters, including the Mo- 
hawk, with all its variations; Q's, forward and backward, inside and 
outside; the crosscuts, including the difficult Swedish style; inside and 
•outside spins; the grapevine, with its numerous branches, and many other 
styles, which will be comparatively simple to any one who follows the 
directions given. Profusely illustrated with pictures of prominent 
skaters and numerous diagrams. Price 10 cents. 




No. 213-285 Health Answers 

Contents: Necessity for exercise in the 
summer; three rules for bicycling: when 
going up-hill; sitting out on summer 
nights; ventilating a bedroom: ventilating 
a house; how to obtain pure air; bath- 
ing; salt water baths at home; a substi- 
tute for ice water; drinking ice water; to 
<mre insomnia; asleep in two minutes; for those who ride wheels; summer 
outdoor exercise; profuse perspiration; danger of checking perspiration; 
dress, hot weather, etc., etc. Price 10 cents. 



No.2l4-Craded Calisthenics 
and Dumb-Bell Drills 

By Albert B. Wegener, Physical Director 
Y. M. C. A., Rochester, N. Y. Ever since 
graded apparatus work has been used in 
gymnastics, the necessity of having a mass 
drill that would harmonize with it has been 
I felt. For years it has been the established 
custom in most gymnasiums of memorizing a set drill, never varied 
from one year's end to the other; consequently the beginner was given 
the same kind and amount as the older member. With a view to giving 
uniformity the present treatise is attempted. Price 10 cents. 





No. 217— Olympic Handbook 

Compiled by J. E. Sullivan, Chief Depart- 
ment Physical Culture, Louisiana Purchase 
Exposition, and Director Olympic Games, 
1904. Contains a complete report of the 
Olympic Games of 1904, with list of records 
and pictures of hundreds of athletes; also 
reports of the games of 1896 and 1900. 
Price 10 cents. 




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| No. 2Q9Base Ball Percen- 
tage Book 

To supply a demand for a book which 
i would show the percentage of clubs with- 
| out recourse to the arduous work of figur- 
ling, the publishers of Spalding's Athletic 
■ Library have had Mr. John B. Foster, 
sporting editor of the New York Evening 
Telegram, compile a book which answers every requirement, and which 
has met with the greatest praise for its accuracy and simplicity. No 
follower of the game can afford to be without it. Price 10 cents. 

An Encyclopedia of Base Ball 

Attention is called to the following ten numbers of Spalding's Athletic 
Library, embracing the greatest collection of books of instruction for 
playing the various positions in the game that has ever been published. 
These books are entirely new and up-to-date, and contain the latest 
methods of play. Each number is complete in itself and is profusely illus- 
trated. Be sure and ask for Spalding's Athletic Library. For detailed 
description see following numbers: 

No. 223 How to Bat 

The most important part of ball playing 
nowadays, outside of pitching, is batting. 
The team that can bat and has some good 
pitchers can win base ball games ; there- 
fore, every boy and young man who has, of 
course, already learned to catch, should 
turn his attention to this department of the 
game, and there is no better way of becoming proficient than by reading 
this book and then constantly practising the little tricks explained therein. 
It is full of good advice to batsmen, and many good batters will be sur- 
prised to find contained in it so many points of which they were unaware. 
Edited by Jesse F. Matteson of the Chicago American, and profusely 
illustrated. Price 10 cents. 

No. 224-How to Play the 
Outfield 

Compiled especially for the young player 
who would become an expert. The best 
book on playing the outfield that has ever 
been published. There are just as many- 
tricks to be learned, before a player can 
_ be a competent fielder, as there are in any 
other position on a nine, and this book explains them all. Illustrated with 
numerous page pictures of leading outfielders. Price 10 cents. 

No. 2 25-How to Play First Base 

No other position on a ball team has 
shown such a change for the better in 
recent years as first base. Modifications in 
line with the betterment of the sport in 
every department have been made at inter- 
I vals, but in no other department have they 
been so radical. No boy who plays the 
I initial sack can afford to overlook the points 
and hints contained in this book. Entirely 
new and up to date. Illustrated with full page pictures of all the promi- 
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No. 226HHow to Play Second Base 

There are so few men who can cover 
second base to perfection that their names 
can easily be called off by anyone who fol- 
lows the game of base ball. Team owners 
who possess such players would not part 
with them for thousands of dollars. These 
men have been interviewed and their ideas 
incorporated in this book for the especial 
benefit of boys who want to know the fine 
points of play at this point of the diamond. Illustrated with full page 
pictures. Edited by J. E. Wray, sporting editor St. Louis Globe- Democrat. 
Price 10 cents. 




No. 227-How to Pla y Third Base 

Third base is, in some respects, the most 
important of the infield. No major league 
team has ever won a pennant without a 
great third baseman. Collins of the Boston 
Americans and Leach of Pittsburg are two 
of the greatest third basemen the game 
has ever seen, and their teams owe much 
of the credit for pennants they have won 
to them. These men in this book describe 
just how they play the position. Everything a player should know is 
clearly set forth and any boy will surely increase his chances of success 
by a careful reading of this book. Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 




No. 228 How to Play Short- 
stop 

Shortstop is one of the hardest positions 
on the infield to fill, and quick thought and 
quick action are necessary for a player 
who expects to make good as a shortstop. 
The views of every well known player who 
covers this position have been sought in 
compiling this book, and it is offered as being the most complete book of 
its class ever produced. The boy who would excel at short needs to study 
it thoroughly. Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 




No. 229-How to Catch 

Undoubtedly the best book on catching 
that has yet been published. Every boy 
who has hopes of being a clever catcher 
should read how well known players cover 
their position. Among the more noted 
ones who describe their methods of play in 
this book are Lou Criger of the Boston 
Americans, Johnnie Kling of the Chicago Nationals and Jack O'Connor 
of the St. Louis Browns. The numerous pictures in the book comprise 
those of all the noted catchers in the big leagues. Price 10 cents. 




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No. 230-How to Pitch 

A new, up-to-date book. Published for 
the first time this year. No boy can afford 
to be without a copy of it. Edited by John 
B. Foster of the Evening Telegram (New 
York). The object of this book is to aid 
the beginners who aspire to become clever 
twirlers, and its contents are the practical 
teaching of men who have reached the top 
as pitchers, and who have had experience, 
both as members of the best clubs playing base ball and as contenders 
against teams that have enjoyed national reputations. Price 10 cents. 

No. 231-How to Coach; How to Captain a Team; 
How to Manage a Team; How to Umpire: How 
to Organize a Le ague 

A useful guide to all who are interested 
in the above subjects. Jimmy Collins, 
manager-captain of the Boston Americans, 
writes on coaching; M. J. Kelly of the St. 
Paul champions, on captaining; Al Buck- 
enberger of the Rochester team, on 
managing; Frank Dwyer of the American 
League staff, on umpiring; Fred Lake on 
minor leagues, and the editor of the book, 

T. H. Murnane, President of the New England League, on how to organize 

a league. Price 10 cents. 

-How to Run the Bases 

The importance of base running as a 
scientific feature of the national game is 
becoming more and more recognized each 
year. Besides being spectacular, feats of 
base stealing nearly always figure in the 
winning of a game. Many a close contest 
is decided on the winning of that little strip 
of 90 feet which lies between cushions. 
When hits are few and the enemy's pitchers 
steady, it becomes incumbent on the opposing team to get around the 
bases in some manner. Effective stealing not only increases the effective- 
ness of the team by advancing its runners without wasting hits, but it 
serves to materially disconcert the enemy and frequently has caused an 
entire opposing club to temporarily lose its poise and throw away the game. 
This book gives clear and concise directions for excelling as a base runner; 
tells when to run and when not to do so ; how and when to slide ; team 
work on the bases ; in fact, every point of the game is thoroughly ex- 
plained. In addition such clever men as Harry Bay, the fleet footed 
Clevelander; Frank Chance, Bill Dahlen and Hans Wagner describe their 
methods of action. Illustrated with pictures of leading players. Price 
10 cents. 

^^^.No. 233 Jiu Jitsu 

f ^^^^H| A complete description of this famous 
[Japanese system of self-defence. Each 
I move thoroughly explained and illustrated 
I with numerous full page pictures of Messrs. 
] A. Minami and K. Koyama, two of the 
I most famous exponents of the art of 
I Jiu Jitsu, who posed especially for this 
I book. Be sure and ask for the Spalding 
Athletic Library book on Jiu Jitsu. Price 10 cents. 





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No. 234— School Tactics and Maze Running 

A series of drills for the use of schools. Edited by Dr. Luther 
Halsey Gulick, Director of Physical Training in the New York public 
schools. Price 10 cents. 



No. 236-How to Wrestle 

Without question the most complete and 
up-to-date book on wrestling that has 
ever been printed. Edited by F. R. 
Toombs, and devoted principally to special 
poses and illustrations by Georges Hacken- 
schmidt, the "Russian Lion." It shows 
the champion in many poses, and also con- 
tains a special article on "Training," 
in which he gives good advice to 
beginners. The book also contains in addition many full pages of 
poses by Tom Jenkins and other famous wrestlers. Besides showing 
accurately how to secure each hold and fall, the book also contains in- 
teresting articles on training, and the official rules for all styles of 
wrestling. Be sure to ask for the Spalding Athletic Library book " How 
to Wrestle." Price 10 cents. 





No. 237 —Association 
Foot Ball 

A complete and up-to-date guide 
to the "Socker" game in the 
United States, containing instruc- 
tions for playing the game, official 
rules, and interesting news from 
all parts of the country. Illustrated 
with numerous pictures of leading 
teams. Price 10 cents. 




No. 238— Muscle Building 

By Dr. L. H. Gulick, Director of Physical 
Training in the New York public schools. 
A complete treatise on the correct method 
of acquiring muscular strength. Illus- 
trated with numerous full page engrav- 
ings. Price 10 cents. 



No. 239- Official Intercollegiate A.A.A. Handbook 

Contains constitution, by-laws, laws of 
I athletics, and rules to govern the award- 
ling of the championship cup of the In- 
1 ter collegiate Athletic Association of 
J Amateur Athletes of America, the govern- 
jing body in college athletics. Contains 
I official intercollegiate records from 1876 
| to 1905, with the winner's name and time 
in each event, list of points won by each 

college, and list of officers of the association from 1889 to 1905, inclusive. 

To anyone interested the book is invaluable as a record. Price 10 cents. 




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No. 240-Spalding's Official 
Foot Ball Guide 

Edited by Walter Camp. Contains the 
official rules, with diagram of field ; All- 
America teams as selected by leading- au- 
thorities; reviews of the game from various 
sections of the country ; scores of all 
the leading teams ; records of special 
matches? schedules; forecast for the season, and pictures of all the 
prominent teams, embracing nearly 3,000 players. Price 10 cents. 




No. 241-Offlcial Handbook 
of the A. A. U. of the United 
States 

The A. A. U. is the governing body of 
I athletes in the United States of America, 
I and all games must be held under its rules, 
[which are exclusively published in this 
■handbook, and a copy should be in the 
hands of every athlete and every club officer in America. This book 
contains the official rules for running, jumping, weight throwing, hurd- 
ling, pole vaulting, swimming, boxing, wrestling, etc., and is an encyclo- 
pedia in itself. Price 10 cents. 




No. 242-How to Play 
Foot Ball 

Edited by Walter Camp. The 
contents embrace everything that a 
beginner wants to know and many 
points that an expert will be glad 
to learn. The pictures are made 
1 from snapshots of leading teams 
and players in action, with comments by Walter Campf Price 10 cents. 



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No. 243-Officia Basket Ball 
Guide 

Edited by George T». Hepbron. Contains 
the revised official rules, decisions on 
disputed points, records of prominent 
teams, reports on the game from various 
parts of the country, and pictures of hun- 
dreds of players. Price 10 cents. 



No. 244-Colf Guide 

Edited by Charles S. Cox. Contains re- 
cords of the important American golf 
events since their institution, short 
accounts of the state of the game in various 
parts of America, portraits of prominent 
players, and revised rules of the giime. 
Price 10 cents. 



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No. 245 Official Y. M. C. A. 
Handbook 

Edited by G. T. Hepbron, the well-known 
athletic authority. It contains the official 
rules governing all sports under the juris- 
diction of the Y. M. C. A., a complete 
report of the physical directors' confer- 
! ence, official Y. M. C. A. scoring tables, 
pentathlon rules, many pictures of the 
leading Y M C. A. athletes of the country, official Y. M. C. A. athletic 
rules constitution and by-laws of the Athletic League of Y. M. C. A., all 
around indoor test, volley ball rules; illustrated. Price 10 cents. 




No. 246 — Athletic Training 
for Schoolboys 

This book is the most complete work of 
its kind yet attempted. The compiler is 
Geo. W. Orton, of the University of Penn- 
sylvania, a famous athlete himself and 
who is well qualified to give instructions 
to the beginner. Each event in the inter- 
collegiate programme is treated of separately, both in method 
of training and form. By following the directions given, the young ath- 
lete will be sure to benefit himself without the danger of overworking as 
many have done through ignorance, rendering themselves unfitted for 
their task when the day of competition arrived. Price 10 cents. 





No. 247 -Collegiate 
Ball Guide. 



Basket 



The official publication of the new Col- 
legiate basket ball organization. Con- 
tains the official rules, collegiate and high 
school records, all America selections, re- 
views of the collegiate basket ball season 
of 1904-5, and pictures of all the prominent 
college teams, and individual players. 
Edited by Harry A. Fisher, of Columbia. Price 10 cents. 



Now 248— Archery. 

A new and up-to-date book on this fasci- 
nating pastime. Edited by Mr. Louis Max- 
son,of Washington.D.C.ex-National cham- 
pion. Contains a history of archery from 
its revival as a pastime in the eighteenth 
century, to the present time, with list of 
winners and scores of the English Grand 
championships from 1844 ; National Archery Association of the United 
States winners and scores ; the several varieties of archery : instructions 
for shooting ; how to select implements ; how to score ; and a great deal 
of interesting information on the game. Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 




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No. 249- How to Become 
a Bowler 

By S. Karpf, Secretary of the Ameri- 
can Bowling Congress, and one of the best 
posted men on bowling in America. Con- 
tents: History of the sport; diagrams of 
effective deliveries; how to bowl; a few 
hints to beginners; American Bowling 
Congress; national championships; how to build an alley; how to score; 
spares— how they are made. Rules for cocked hat, cocked hat and fea- 
ther, quintet, battle game, nine up and nine down, head pin and four 
back, ten pins— head pin cut, five back, the Newport game, ten pin head 
pin game, duckpin game, head pin game, New England candle pin game. 
Illustrated with portraits of all the prominent bowlers. Price 10 cents. 

No.250-OfTicia! Athletic Al- 
manac 

Compiled by J. E. Sullivan, Chief Depart- 
ment Physical Culture, Louisiana Purchase 
Exposition, and Director Olympic Games, 
1904. The only annual publication now 
issued that contains a complete list of 
amateur best-on-records; complete inter- 
collegiate records; complete English records from 1866; swimming records; 
inter-scholastic records; Irish, Scotch and Australasian records; reports of 
leading athletic meets; skating records; important athletic events and 
numerous photos of individual athletes and leading athletic teams, 
illustrated with pictures of the year's leading athletes. Price 10 cents. 

No. 251— Canadian Foot Ball 
Guide 

Edited by Frank D. Woodworth, Secretary- 
Treasurer Ontario Rugby Foot Ball Union. 
The official book of the game in Canada, con- 
taining rules, list of officers, constitution- 
records and pictures of the leading organiza- 
tions. Price 10 cents. 

No. 252-How to Sprint 

A complete and detailed account of how 
to train for the short distances. Every 
athlete who aspires to be a sprinter can 
study this book to advantage and gain a 
great deal of useful knowledge. Illustrated 
from photographs, showing correct and in- 
correct methods. Price 10 cents. 

No. 253-Oftfcial Handbook 
of the Public Schools Ath- 
letic League 

This is the official handbook of the 
Public Schools Athletic League, which 
embraces all the public schools of Greater 
New York. It contains the official rules 
that govern all the contests of the league, 
and constitution, by-laws and officers. Edited by Dr. Luther Halsey 
Gulick, superintendent of physical education in the New York public 
schools, and Wm. C. J Kelly, secretary of the league. Illustrated. 
Price 10 cents. 




SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 

No. 254— Barnjum Bar Bell Drill. 

Edited by Dr. R. Tait McKenzie, Director of Physical Training-, 
University of Pennsylvania. Profusely illustrated. Price 10 cents. 




No. 255— How to Run IOO 
Yards 

By J.W. Morton, the noted British cham- 
I pion. Written by Mr. Morton during- his 
recent American trip, in 1905, especially 
for boys. Mr. Morton^knows how to han- 
I die his subject, and his advice and direc- 
tions for attaining- speed will undoubtedly 
be of immense assistance to the great 
majority of boys who have to rely on printed instructions. Many of Mr. 
Morton's methods of training- are novel to American athletes, but his 
success is the best tribute to their work. Illustrated with photographs 
of Mr. Morton in action, taken especially for this book, in New York 
City. Price 10 cents. 




No. 256— Official Handbook 
of the Ontario Hockey 
Association 

Edited by W. A. Hewitt, of Toronto. 
Contains the official rules of the Associa- 
tion, constitution, rules of competition, list 
of officers, and pictures of leading players. 
Price 10 cents. 



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No. 257-OfTicial Base Ball 
Guide 

Edited by Henry Chad wick, the "Father 
of Base Ball." The official publication of 
base ball. It contains a complete record 
of all leagues in America, pictures of 
teams, official rules and reviews of the 
game. The standard base ball annual of 
the country. Price 10 cents. 




No. 258-lndoor Base Ball 

America's national game is now vieing 
with other indoor games as a winter pas- 
time. This book contains the playing rules, 
pictures of leading teams, and interesting 
articles on the game. Price 10 cents, 



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No. 259-Weight Throwing 

By James S.Mitchel.Champion American 
weight thrower, and holder of American- 
Irish, British and Canadian championships. 
Probably no other man in the world has 
had the varied and long experience of 
James S. Mitchel in the weight throwing 
department of athletics. The book is 
written in an instructive way, and gives 
valuable information, not only for the 
novice, but for the expert as well. It is replete with lifelike illustrations 
of Champion John Flanagan throwing the hammer, Dennis Horgan. 
British and Irish champion shot putter, and others. Price 10 cents. 

No.260-Official Basket Ball 
Guide for Women. 

Edited by Miss Senda Berenson, of Smith 
College. Contains the official rules of the 
game as revised by the Executive Com- 
mittee, October, 1905, and articles on the 
following subjects : Games for women, by 
E. Hitchcock, Director of Physical Train- 
ing, and Dean of College, Amherst College ; condition of women's basket 
ball in the Middle West, by W. P. Bowen, Michigan State Normal College; 
a few suggestions about the actual playing of basket ball, by Agnes C. 
Childs, A. M., Smith College; psychological effects of basket ball for 
women, by Dr. L. H. Gulick, superintendent of physical training in the 
public schools of Greater New York; physiological effects of basket ball, 
lay Theodore Hough, Ph. D. ; significance of basket ball for women, by 
Senda Berenson; relative merit of the Y. M. C A. rules and women's 
rules, by Augusta Lane Patrick, director of physical training, Newark 
(N. J.) High School; a plea for basket ball, by Julie Ellsbee Sullivan, 
Teachers' College, New York; diagram of field. Illustrated with many 
pictures of basket ball teams and scenes of play. Price 10 cents. 

No. 261-Tensing Exercises 

By Prof. E. B. Warman, and uniform with 
I his previous numbers on Scientific Physi- 
cal Training (see Spalding's Athletic Lib- 
| rary Nos. 142, 149, 166, 185, 208, 213). The 
" Tensing " or " Resisting" system of mus- 
I cular exercises is the most thorough, the 
most complete, the most satisfactory, and 
' the most fascinating of systems. Only 
forty minutes are required to take all the 
exercises. The illustrations comprise nearly seventy photographs ex- 
planatory of the text, rendering it extremely easy for anyone to follow 
the directions without trouble. Price 10 cents. 

No. 262-Medicine Ball 

This book is not a technical treatise, but 
a series of plain and practical exercises 
with the medicine ball suitable for boys 
and girls, business and professional men 
in and out of gymnasium. Lengthy ex- 
planation and technical nomenclature have 
been avoided in this booklet and illustra- 
tions used to take their place The exer- 
cises are fascinating and attractive and avoid any semblance of drudgery. 
The editor of the book is Mr. W. J, Cromie, physical director of the 
Germantown (Pa.) Y. M. C. A. Price 10 cent*. 





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No. 263 Ice Hockey and Ice 
Polo 

Written by the most famous player in 
I Canada, A. Farrell, of the Shamrock hockey 
I team of Montreal. It contains a complete 
■description of the game, its origin, points 
lof a good player, and an instructive article 
'on how game is played, with diagrams 
and official rules. Illustrated with pictures of leading teams. Price 10 cents. 





No. 264-How to Play 
Roller Polo 

_ Edited by J. C. Morse. A full descrip- 
tion of the game ; official rules: pictures 
of teams ; other articles of interest. 
Price 10 cents. 



jNo. 265-Spalding's Lawn 
Tennis Annual 

Contains official statistics, photographs 
lof leading players, special articles on the 
jgame, review of important tournaments, 
■official rules, handicapping rules and tab- 
lies; list of fixtures for the current year and 
■other valuable information. Edited by 
Harry P. Burchell, of New York. Price 10 cents. 




No. 266-Spalding's Official 
Cricket Guide 

Edited by Jerome Flannery. The most 
complete year book of the game that has 
ever been published in America. It con- 
tains all the records of the previous year, 
reports of special matches, official rules 
and pictures of all the leading teams and 
individual players. Price 10 cents. ' 



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* the finest and most complete line of athletic goods exhibited at the Universal 
Exposition, Paris, 1900. We have brought this medal to America in competi- 
tion with the leading makers of the world. It is the highest award given for 
any exhibit and is exclusively granted for the best goods in that particular class. 




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MITE aim to make this trade-mark a badge of honor, standing for all that is 
" best in athletic goods. In manufacturing it is never knowingly put on 
anything the quality of which is not believed to be the best it is possible to 
produce for the price. Our business experience extends over a period of 
nearly thirty years, and coupled with unequalled facilities for manufacturing 
we can assure our customers, who are the most critical experts in the various 
sports which this catalogue represents, that an article which bears the Spald- 
ing trade-mark will stand the test. Spalding Athletic Goods are the standard 
of quality, recognized as such by the United States Government in the various 
departments where athletic goods are used— notably the Army and Navy- 
endorsed in the highest possible manner, i. e., by the test of continual use in 
all the principal universities, colleges and preparatory schools of this country, 
officially adopted as perfect and correct in every particular by the various base 
ball leagues, and last, but by no means least, approved universally by every 
man, woman and child who desires athletic goods of highest possible quality 
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received a Special Award (superior to the 
Grand Prize), consisting of a Gold Medal, 
for the best, most complete and most attrac- 
tive installation of Athletic Supplies and 
Gymnastic Apparatus shown at the World's 
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